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LOT 2229
Chinese Qing Wooden Lion Dog
17TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
14 in. (1 kg total, 35.5 cm wide).
Carved architectural feature with red and gold pigment; sunwheel motif above the head, forelegs extended and hindlegs folded beneath the body; head turned and mouth gaping. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx North Yorkshire deceased estate, 1990s.
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In a seated position, one leg drawn up beside its body with left paw resting upon it, the other pushed out to the side of its body, the right paw resting upon it, large head with gaping mouth exposing teeth and tongue, pricked ears and bulging eyes, sagging breasts resting atop the creature's pot-belly, incised fur detailing and a short tail to the reverse; hollow-formed. 135 grams, 58 mm
Fine condition.
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