Large Pair of Chinese Blanc De Chine Buddhist Lion Joss Stick Holders. Kangxi

  
Fantastic pair of large Blanc de Chine Buddhist lions dating to the second half of the 17th century. Each seated on a rectangular plinth, resting its paw on a brocade ball and holding a ribbon in its jaws. One of the figures bears collection label of L. Another one bears remnants of two additional collection labels and a hand-written inscription in black ink.

Condition: Right lion in excellent condition. Left lion missing small part of his tail and one of the fangs.

Both with some typical minor firing flaws. Provenance: Collection of Léon Wannieck, Paris.

This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Chinese\Porcelain". The seller is "oriental-antiques-uk" and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped to all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, United States, Canada.

1. Region of Origin: Chinese
2. Country of Origin: China
3. Product: Figurine
4. Age: Pre-1800
5. Primary Material: Blanc De Chine
6. Features: Handcarved, Signed
7. Antique: Yes
8. Sub-Type: Kangxi porcelain Foo dog
9. Original/Repro: Antique Original
10. Chinese Dynasty: Qing (1644-1911)