Chinese Cloisonne Immortal Figure & Temple Lions, 3
Three (3) Chinese cloisonne figural forms. 1st item: Figure depicting Shouxing, the God of Longevity, with a full white beard, dressed as a scholar in a foliate decorated robe with symbols of longevity on blue and green grounds, holding a dragon staff and a peach, mounted on an oval base with qiulong dragon decorations. 12 1/2" H x 5 7/8" W x 5 1/2" D. 2nd-3rd items: Two (2) temple lions or foo dogs of blue, green, and white floral designs on a red ground with parcel gilt manes, tails, and details, each with a ball in their mouths, a bell attached to their collars and a front paw resting on a gilt ball or a gilt rodent creature; both rising on rectangular plinths with fret bands. Both 9 1/4" H x 3 1/4" W x 5 1/2" D. All items early 20th century.
Private Chattanooga, TN collection.
Condition Report: 1st item: Crack to enamel on peach measuring 1/4" x 1/4" and a minor dent to back of figure's head. 2nd & 3rd items: Overall very good condition.
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Three (3) Chinese cloisonne figural forms. 1st item: Figure depicting Shouxing, the God of Longevity, with a full white beard, dressed as a scholar in a foliate decorated robe with symbols of longevity on blue and green grounds, holding a dragon staff and a peach, mounted on an oval base with qiulong dragon decorations. 12 1/2" H x 5 7/8" W x 5 1/2" D. 2nd-3rd items: Two (2) temple lions or foo dogs of blue, green, and white floral designs on a red ground with parcel gilt manes, tails, and details, each with a ball in their mouths, a bell attached to their collars and a front paw resting on a gilt ball or a gilt rodent creature; both rising on rectangular plinths with fret bands. Both 9 1/4" H x 3 1/4" W x 5 1/2" D. All items early 20th century.
Private Chattanooga, TN collection.
Condition Report: 1st item: Crack to enamel on peach measuring 1/4" x 1/4" and a minor dent to back of figure's head. 2nd & 3rd items: Overall very good condition.
