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444 The Buddhist lion model has been used since the early Ming dynasty in
A bronze ‘Buddhist lion’ incense burner other art forms, for example, Longquan celadon Buddhist lion incense
Qianlong burners and many variants are seen throughout the Ming dynasty. Gilt
The mythical beast standing tall on four powerful feet issuing sharp and parcel-gilt Buddhist lion incense burners are usually considered
claws, its body ablaze with flames all around, the ribbed torso to be late Ming to early Qing dynasty in date, with other later models
surmounted by a raised head with curly mane and eyebrows, the emerging based on this style, as exhibited by the current lot. Compare
ferocious face with jaws opened wide revealing sharp teeth, the beast late Ming and early Qing dynasty parcel-gilt bronze Buddhist lion incense
adorning a small bell around the neck also acting as a hinge. burner examples illustrated by Sydney L. Moss, The Second Bronze Age.
18cm high. Later Chinese Metalwork, London, 1991, no.18 & 19.
HK$100,000 - 150,000
US$13,000 - 19,000

清乾隆 銅雕佛獅香爐

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