Lot n° 38
Estimation :
300 - 400
EUR
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Result
: 4 480EUR
Pair of three-color enameled cookie Fô dogs, mounted in gilt - Lot 38
Pair of three-color enameled cookie Fô dogs, mounted in gilt bronze, China, Kangxi period (1662-1722) for the cookie.
Enameled in yellow, green and manganese, the dogs are depicted seated on a terrace, one paw resting on an openwork brocade ball, mouth open. Originally incense wand holders, they were mounted in Europe as candleholders: the gilded copper alloy base is embellished with small flowers and rests on four feet adorned with a shell at each corner. The wicks are in the form of acanthus leaves.
Height: 27.5 cm
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