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A RARE MINIATURE EXPORT SEATED HOUND
QIANLONG (1736-95)
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A RARE MINIATURE EXPORT SEATED HOUND
Qianlong (1736-95)
Modelled looking slightly to the left with mouth open as if barking, enamelled with iron-red ears, black nose and a spotted body, his collar suspending a bell above his striped chest
2¾ in. (7 cm.) high
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Lot Essay
Miniature hounds such as the present lot closely copied the larger models, and were probably used as toys.