Two Pairs of Chinese Turquoise, Yellow and Purple Glazed Porcelain Figures of Fu Lions
EARLY 20TH CENTURY
晚清/民國 松石綠地三彩佛獅塑像兩對
the larger pair depicted seated upright above a rectangular pedestal; the smaller shown recumbent with cubs clambering up towards a candle holder disguised as a vase. The eyes and ears of the smaller pair movable, and each male toying with a reticulated ball that slides up and down a pole.
Height of taller pair 9 3/4 in., 24.8 cm.
Property from The Strong National Museum of Play, sold to benefit the Collections Fund
accessioned in 1975