Lot Essay
A nearly identical pair of cloisonné enamel mythical beasts, dated to the Qianlong/Jiaqing period, was sold in these rooms, 30 March 2005, lot 153.
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A PAIR OF CLOISONNE ENAMEL FIGURES OF MYTHICAL BEASTS
QIANLONG/JIAQING PERIOD (1736-1820)
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A PAIR OF CLOISONNE ENAMEL FIGURES OF MYTHICAL BEASTS
QIANLONG/JIAQING PERIOD (1736-1820)
Each seated with head turned to one side and with an intent gaze, the ears laid flat on either side of a single, curved horn, the mouth open in a snarl to reveal the sharp teeth, with feather or scale pattern on the body and red flames emerging from the haunches, with traces of gilding on the backbone and feet
8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm.) high (2)
QIANLONG/JIAQING PERIOD (1736-1820)
Each seated with head turned to one side and with an intent gaze, the ears laid flat on either side of a single, curved horn, the mouth open in a snarl to reveal the sharp teeth, with feather or scale pattern on the body and red flames emerging from the haunches, with traces of gilding on the backbone and feet
8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm.) high (2)
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