Pair of China Lions, Kangxi Period
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Pair of China Lions, Kangxi Period
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 6.03 in (15.3 cm)Width: 5.32 in (13.5 cm)Depth: 3.15 in (8 cm)
- Style:Chinese Export (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Ceramic,Enameled
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1662-1722
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. One ear restored and some pastilles restored.
- Seller Location:Paris, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU233836520463
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