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| Lot# & Name: |
643. Late Ming/Qing Pair of Foo Lion Censers |
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| Estimate: |
$800-$1,200 |
| Current High Bid: |
$0.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$0.00 |
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| Category: |
Asian Art
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| Sub Category: |
China - Late Period
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| Culture or Country: |
China.
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| Period: |
Ca. 18th - 19th century.
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| Size: |
Both: 8-1/8”H. |
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| Description: |
Cast bronze matching pair of foo lions, one having a raised right front paw and the other a raised left paw, both with heads slightly tilted, open fanged mouths, full textured manes, fancy tails and perked ears. One lion has a cub between his legs, and the other with a lidded bowl. Each has an extension pole from their back, terminating with a deep incense bowl, decorated with a zoomorphic head and a suspension ring. Some remaining traces of gilt highlights. Both are intact. |
| Provenance: |
Collection of Tom Carson, NYS., active 1970’s - early 2000’s, then by descent to family. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$65.00 |
| International: |
$142.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Late Ming/Qing Pair of Foo Lion Censers
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