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    Oriental Ceramics and Works of Art

    London, South Kensington

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    3 February 2000

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    • A pair of large Chinese gilt b
    Lot 200

    A pair of large Chinese gilt bronze models of Buddhistic lions

    Price realised

    GBP 3,220

    Estimate

    GBP 2,000 - GBP 3,000

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    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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