Lot Essay
A similar pair of mythical beasts, formerly in the collection of the late Capt. E. G. Spencer-Churchill, was sold in these Rooms, 24 May 1965, lot 3
THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A PAIR OF TURQUOISE-GLAZED SEATED MYTHICAL BEASTS
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A PAIR OF TURQUOISE-GLAZED SEATED MYTHICAL BEASTS
late qing dynasty
Looking sharply to the left and right, their heavily-set bodies modelled with folds of skin around their middles, a flanged mane, trifurcated tail and crescent-shaped horns, all under a vivid closely-crackled glaze
10in. (25.5cm.) high, wood stands (2)
late qing dynasty
Looking sharply to the left and right, their heavily-set bodies modelled with folds of skin around their middles, a flanged mane, trifurcated tail and crescent-shaped horns, all under a vivid closely-crackled glaze
10in. (25.5cm.) high, wood stands (2)