A large Chinese buddhist lion candleholder decorated with famille verte enamels on the biscuit. Kangxi period
Decorated in famille verte enamels, modeled seated on a large plinthe with cubs, and shaped vase at his back, with floppy ears.
- Country:
- China
- Period :
- Kangxi (1662-1722)
- Material:
- Porcelain
- Dimension:
- 6.29 in. H. (16.5 cm) / Base 4.33 / 1.96 in. (11 cm / 5 cm)
- Reference :
- C638
- Price:
- upon request
- Status:
- available
Related works
For two lions, see Christie’s NYC, The Hodroff Collection : Chinese Export Porcelain From the Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff, 24 january 2007, lot 24.
