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A pair of Chinese famille verte biscuit models of Buddhist…
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Melbourne
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25-Oct-2015
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A pair of Chinese famille verte biscuit models of Buddhist lions (Fo dogs), 19th century, depicted in the traditional manner with the lions sitting upright on their haunches, the male holding a brocade ball under his paw, and the female with her cub. Their heads turned to face one another, each standing on a rectangular plinth featuring a geometric diaper pattern with floral cartouches, with a quatrefoil opening, 32.5 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne, Purchased in 1998
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Unclassified