Antique Chinese Cloisonne Figure On Guardian Lion
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DESCRIPTION: Antique bronze sculpture depicting a scroll-bearing figure riding a guardian lion. Figure's clothing is cloisonne decorated with floral and foliage motifs and lion wears a saddle and decorations featuring fenghuang ("Chinese phoenix") and floral designs. Figure's skin and hair and lion's body are finished with a dark red enamel. Mark on underside claims Ming dynasty origin.
CIRCA: 19th Century, possibly older
ORIGIN: China
DIMENSIONS: H: 15.5" W: 7.75" L: 17.25"
CONDITION: Minor wear and enamel loss consistent with age and use; figure appears to have once held an object in left hand, now missing, requires replacement; a few tiny holes present in spot, notably on lion's hindquarters
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CIRCA: 19th Century, possibly older
ORIGIN: China
DIMENSIONS: H: 15.5" W: 7.75" L: 17.25"
CONDITION: Minor wear and enamel loss consistent with age and use; figure appears to have once held an object in left hand, now missing, requires replacement; a few tiny holes present in spot, notably on lion's hindquarters
Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email.
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Antique Chinese Cloisonne Figure On Guardian Lion
Estimate $100 - $1,000
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