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A Cantonese candlestick modelled as a Buddhistic lion
19th century
the recumbent beast with its head turned slightly to the right and a candleholder supported on its back, painted and gilt with scrolling lotus flowers and leaves -- 6½in. (16.5cm.) long; and a candlestick modelled as a caparisoned elephant, its head turned to the left -- 4in. (10.2cm.) high, (some restoration).
See Illustration. (2)
19th century
the recumbent beast with its head turned slightly to the right and a candleholder supported on its back, painted and gilt with scrolling lotus flowers and leaves -- 6½in. (16.5cm.) long; and a candlestick modelled as a caparisoned elephant, its head turned to the left -- 4in. (10.2cm.) high, (some restoration).
See Illustration. (2)