A Chinese gilt bronze model of a Buddhistic lion seated on its haunches on a shaped base -- 3in. (7.6cm.) high; a bronze erotic group, modelled as an amorous couple lying on a divan -- 4in. (10cm.) long; and a Ming ochre glazed pottery miniature fruit -- 2¾in. (7cm.) high. (3) | Christie's

Sale 7598

Oriental Works of Art

London, South Kensington

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22 May 1997

Browse Sale

Lot 100

A Chinese gilt bronze model of a Buddhistic lion seated on its haunches on a shaped base -- 3in. (7.6cm.) high; a bronze erotic group, modelled as an amorous couple lying on a divan -- 4in. (10cm.) long; and a Ming ochre glazed pottery miniature fruit -- 2¾in. (7cm.) high. (3)

Price realised

GBP 196

Estimate

GBP 150 - GBP 250

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A Chinese gilt bronze model of a Buddhistic lion seated on its haunches on a shaped base -- 3in. (7.6cm.) high; a bronze erotic group, modelled as an amorous couple lying on a divan -- 4in. (10cm.) long; and a Ming ochre glazed pottery miniature fruit -- 2¾in. (7cm.) high. (3)
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