Molded Porcelain Snuff Bottle with Fo Lions, 19th C.
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Porcelain, white glazed
China, 19th century
Circular shape
Slightly concave recessed base
Mouth with silver mounting
On the wall a revolving relief decoration of intertwined Fo lions, partly playing with brocade balls
The neck ornate with a leiwen-border
Stopper of tiger eye
Height of the bottle with stopper: 7.5 cm
Width of the neck: c. 1.9 cm
Good condition
China, 19th century
Circular shape
Slightly concave recessed base
Mouth with silver mounting
On the wall a revolving relief decoration of intertwined Fo lions, partly playing with brocade balls
The neck ornate with a leiwen-border
Stopper of tiger eye
Height of the bottle with stopper: 7.5 cm
Width of the neck: c. 1.9 cm
Good condition
Fo Lions
Fo lions, also called guardian lions, enjoy high popularity in Chinese art. Their appearance is reminiscent of a mixture between a dragon and a lion. These mythical creatures usually come in pairs and were originally positioned to guard the entrance of Buddhist temples. In the arts and crafts, they are often refigured as doorknockers or decorative ceramic, marble, or bronze vessels.
Condition: The porcelain snuff bottle is in good condition with signs of age and use. The spoon is glued. Chips, small nicks and restorations are visible here and there. The height of the bottle with stopper is 7.5 cm and the width of the neck is c. 1.9 cm.
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Molded Porcelain Snuff Bottle with Fo Lions, 19th C.
Estimate €160 - €200
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