Lot #268 - A pair of fine old Chinese ivory carvings of temple lion dogs
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        Auction House:Cordy's
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        Sale Name:April 2014 Art & Antique Auction
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        Sale Date:15 Apr 2014 ~ 10am
 15 Apr 2014 ~ 5pm
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        Lot #:268
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        Lot Description:A pair of fine old Chinese ivory carvings of temple lion dogs
 each modelled in fearsome pose, seated upon a double lotus plinth, each with a captured ball in their mouths, their shoulders draped with a collar supporting tassels and bells, the male's right foreleg raised upon an embroidered ball representing dominion over the world, the female's left front paw raised above a pup. Raised on ebonised wooden bases. Height 140.
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        Estimate:NZ$5,000 - 5,000
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        Realised Price:
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        Category:Oriental
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.



 
                
 
                



