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 -
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. -
Estimate:NZ$5,000 - 5,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Oriental
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