Lot 123

BRONZE CENSER IN THE FORM OF A BUDDHIST LION-DOG
LATE MING TO EARLY QING DYNASTY, 17TH-18TH CENTURY




Fine Asian & Islamic Works of Art
Auction: 3 November 2023 from 09:00 GMT
£819
Description
明末清初 銅鑄佛獅型香爐
cast seated with tail upturned, front right leg stepping on an openwork brocade ball, its head as a hinged cover turned to one side, eyes alert, mouth ajar
Dimensions
19cm high; 2458g
Provenance
Provenance: Private Scottish collection, Fife; with a Christie's rectangular tag 'TG118'.



