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SANCAI BISCUIT FIGURE OF A PLAYFUL BUDDHIST LION
DESCRIPTION BELOW
CATALOGUE NUMBER 1431
SANCAI BISCUIT FIGURE OF A PLAYFUL BUDDHIST LION
KANGXI PERIOD (1661-1722)
DIMENSIONS
Length: 5 ¼ inches
PROVENANCE
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Christie's Paris, March 11, 2003, lot 217
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Collection of Baron Fould-Springer and Cecile de Rothschild
CATALOGUE NOTES
A biscuit enameled with green, yellow, and aubergine glaze, depicting a Buddhist lion lying down on its back, playing with the sacred pearl.
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