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18TH-19TH CENTURY
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A PAIR OF LARGE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL BUDDHIST LIONS
18TH-19TH CENTURY
Each standing lion is playfully depicted looking upwards with the mouth open to reveal its fangs and tongue, wearing a collar dangling a double gourd and two floral buds.
21 ¼ in. (54 cm.) long
18TH-19TH CENTURY
Each standing lion is playfully depicted looking upwards with the mouth open to reveal its fangs and tongue, wearing a collar dangling a double gourd and two floral buds.
21 ¼ in. (54 cm.) long
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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