A PAIR OF FAHUA MODELS OF BUDDHIST LIONS AND CUBS,...
The John E. Bodie OBE (1930-2023) Collection of Chinese Art Lots 1-54
A PAIR OF FAHUA MODELS OF BUDDHIST LIONS AND CUBS, A FAHUA SQUARE SECTION VASE AND A FAHUA TEMPLE ATTENDANT AND LION GROUP
Ming Dynasty
Comprising: a pair of Buddhist lions seated on raised plinths decorated with ruyi patterns, variously facing left and right; a square section baluster vase decorated with flower sprays; a group with an attendant standing beside a lion resting on a brocade ball, supported on a double lotus-petal base.
The group: 20cm (7 7/8in) high (4).
明 琺華太獅少獅一對, 琺華方瓶及琺華侍者佛獅像
Provenance: The attendant and lion: Gerald Kerin Ltd., London, 15 April 1966, (invoice)
The fahua vase and lions and cubs: William Clayton Ltd., London, 19 January 1967 (valuation for insurance)
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The John E. Bodie OBE (1930-2023) Collection of Chinese Art Lots 1-54
A PAIR OF FAHUA MODELS OF BUDDHIST LIONS AND CUBS, A FAHUA SQUARE SECTION VASE AND A FAHUA TEMPLE ATTENDANT AND LION GROUP
Ming Dynasty
Comprising: a pair of Buddhist lions seated on raised plinths decorated with ruyi patterns, variously facing left and right; a square section baluster vase decorated with flower sprays; a group with an attendant standing beside a lion resting on a brocade ball, supported on a double lotus-petal base.
The group: 20cm (7 7/8in) high (4).
明 琺華太獅少獅一對, 琺華方瓶及琺華侍者佛獅像
Provenance: The attendant and lion: Gerald Kerin Ltd., London, 15 April 1966, (invoice)
The fahua vase and lions and cubs: William Clayton Ltd., London, 19 January 1967 (valuation for insurance)
