Chinese Blanc De Chine Buddhist Lion Joss Stick Holder. Dehua, Kangxi Period
Fantastic pair of large Blanc de Chine Buddhist lions dating to the second half of the 17th century. Each seated on a rectangular plinth, resting its paw on a brocade ball and holding a ribbon in its jaws. One of the figures bears collection label of L. Wannieck, Paris. Another one bears remnants of two additional collection labels and a hand-written inscription in black ink. Height: cm Provenance: Collection of Léon Wannieck, Paris Origin: China Date of production: Kangxi period, late 17th century (there are also very similar examples dating to Shunzhi period, 1644-1661) Material: Dehua porcelain
Size: 3573px × 4466px
Photo credit: © Oriental Antiques UK - Asian Art Dealer and Appraiser / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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