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A Large Pair of Chinese Glazed-Biscuit Famille-Verte Figures of Buddhist Lions Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period | 清康熙 素三彩佛獅一對

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April 19, 05:07 PM GMT

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6,000 - 8,000 USD

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Property from an Important Private Collection


A Large Pair of Chinese Glazed-Biscuit Famille-Verte Figures of Buddhist Lions Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period


清康熙 素三彩佛獅一對


each modeled with head turned to one side seated on a rectangular plinth and one paw raised, together with a biscuit-glazed tripod libation cup. 3 pieces.


height of lions 13 ¾ in.; 35 cm 

Cohen and Cohen, London
A similarly modeled pair seated atop pierced bases, formerly in the collection of Brooke Astor, sold in these rooms, September 24th-25th, 2012, lot 102. Another pair in a larger size, also similarly modeled but decorated in famille-rose enamels, sold in our London rooms, July 3rd, 1984, lot 227.