Oriental Ceramics and Works of Art - 29th November 2005
Lot 396
A rare Chinese blue and white incense burner
Estimate £2,500 - £3,500 | Hammer £4600
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Description
A rare Chinese blue and white incense burner, modelled as a Buddhist lion dog, with an open mouth bearing its teeth, his front paw raised and resting upon a reticulated ball, Wanli/Tianqi c.1615-30, 21cm.
Cf. 17th Century Chinese Porcelain from the Butler Family Collection for a similar example.
