Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Turquoise Glazed Foo Lion Joss Stick Holders. 16th-17th century


Rare pair of Chinese turquoise-glazed Foo lions with relief-moulded decoration. Each with a vessel on its back intended for burning incense. Standing on later wooden stands. Both in good condition with crackle and loss of glaze consistent with other late Ming examples. Height: 21cm including the stands Origin: China Date of production: 16th-17th century, late Ming Dynasty Material: pottery


Size: 3321px × 3321px
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