Sale 8714
London, South Kensington
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30 March 2000
Price realised
GBP 1,495
Estimate
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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