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| Lot# & Name: |
645. Qing Bronze Foo Lion Incense Burner |
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| Estimate: |
$1,000-$1,500 |
| Current High Bid: |
$500.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$500.00 |
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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. 19th century.
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| Size: |
11”H. x 10”L. x 5”W. |
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| Description: |
Elaborately cast bronze standing mythological beast / foo lion, with his head turned in a right-back position, open fanged mouth and a tightly curled mane. Wearing a very fancy long blanket over his back with a tasseled fringe, and multiple beaded strands, and claw feet. Hollow body with an openwork, high dome lid, having a floral vine decoration, having a foo dog finial with a lotus bud on his back. A few remaining traces of the original gilt surface. Loss to the tip of one fang, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond. |
| Provenance: |
Collection of Tom Carson, NYS., active 1970’s - early 2000’s, then by descent to family. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$70.00 |
| International: |
$159.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Qing Bronze Foo Lion Incense Burner
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