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          THE ANNA-MARIA AND STEPHEN KELLEN FOUNDATION
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          A LARGE PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT TURQUOISE
          AND PURPLE-GLAZED BUDDHIST LIONS
          KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
          Each modeled seated, the female cub clambering up one leg, the male
          with a pierced brocade ball, on a rectangular plinth and gilt-metal base
          18æ in. (47.6 cm.) high, each                  (2)
          $12,000-18,000


          THE ANNA-MARIA AND STEPHEN KELLEN FOUNDATION
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          A CHINESE EXPORT TURQUOISE AND PURPLE SPLASHED-GLAZED
          MONKEY-FORM WATER DROPPER AND COVER
          KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
          Modeled seated, the spout as a large peach in its paws, with
          silvered-metal mounts
          7º in. (18.5 cm.) high, overall                (2)
          $5,000-8,000
          PROVENANCE
          The Chinese Porcelain Company, New York.
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