Sale 8659
London, South Kensington
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3 February 2000
Price realised
GBP 3,220
Estimate
A pair of large Chinese gilt bronze models of Buddhistic lions each seated on its haunches with ferocious expression, wearing a bell collar and with numerous cubs clambering over its back and legs -- 10¾in. (27.2cm.) high, 18th Century, (old wear). See Colour Plate 2. (2)
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