A PAIR OF IVORY 'LION GROUP' JOSS-STICK HOLDERS
19th century
Each carved with a large Buddhistic lion standing foursquare on a cloud-shaped base and accompanied by two boys, one crouching on his head, the other holding a ruyi-sceptre by his side, the group surmounted by a tall trumpet-shaped vase carved with two dragons among clouds
10in. (25.5cm.) high, wood stands (2)
A PAIR OF IVORY 'LION GROUP' JOSS-STICK HOLDERS
19th century
Each carved with a large Buddhistic lion standing foursquare on a cloud-shaped base and accompanied by two boys, one crouching on his head, the other holding a ruyi-sceptre by his side, the group surmounted by a tall trumpet-shaped vase carved with two dragons among clouds
10in. (25.5cm.) high, wood stands (2)
