A PAIR OF CHINESE BRONZE JOSS-STICK HOLDERS MODELLED AS BUDDHIST LIONS
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A PAIR OF CHINESE BRONZE JOSS-STICK HOLDERS MODELLED AS BUDDHIST LIONS

17TH CENTURY

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A PAIR OF CHINESE BRONZE JOSS-STICK HOLDERS MODELLED AS BUDDHIST LIONS
17TH CENTURY
Each cast seated on a square openwork base with a vase supported on a lingzhi fungus spray to the back, one lion with a paw resting on a brocade ball, and the other on a cub
8 in. (20 cm.) high
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.

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