A pair of miniature Chinese porcelain models of hounds early 18th century

A pair of miniature Chinese porcelain models of hounds early 18th century, each resting on its hind quarters, the ribs protruding from its sides, its mouth open to reveal its teeth and with a ribbon about its neck, decorated in a pale blue-white glaze, 7.5cm. (2)

Cf. The Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, for another pair from the Copeland collection.