Two similar Cantonese joss stick holders
Two similar Cantonese joss stick holders

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Two similar Cantonese joss stick holders
modelled as Buddhistic lions, each recumbent beast with a flaring vase supported on its back and its head turned to one side, each wearing a saddle cloth painted and gilt with scrolling lotus flowers and leaves -- 5in. (12.7cm.) long, 19th Century, (chips to extremities and some damages).
See Front Cover Illustration. (2)

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