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Pair of Lions. Bow Porcelain C1750

About the Item

An attractive pair of lions, in the white; possibly based on a Chinese original.
  • Creator:
    Bow Porcelain (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1750
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Melbourne, AU
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 47981stDibs: LU315138959313
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