Two large Buddhist lions in sancai enameled bisque, China, Kangxi period (1662-1722) Enameled in green, yellow and eggplant, the lions are seated on rectangular openwork pedestals, their heads turned to the right and their mouths open to reveal their fangs and tongues. One rests his right paw on his cub, the other on an openwork ball. Several old collection labels under each base. Height: 42 and 43 cm One is broken and glued back together. Missing tongue, fangs and mane curls, fels.
Result
Not sold
Buyer's premium
32%
Two large Buddhist lions in sancai enameled bisque, China, Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Enameled in green, yellow and eggplant, the lions are seated on rectangular openwork pedestals, their heads turned to the right and their mouths open to reveal their fangs and tongues. One rests his right paw on his cub, the other on an openwork ball. Several old collection labels under each base.
Height: 42 and 43 cm
One is broken and glued back together. Missing tongue, fangs and mane curls, fels.
Sale
Friday 24 April・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 4 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris