Pair of Chinese glazed porcelain bookends in the form of Buddhist shishi lions or foo dog figures, Qing dynasty, 19th century. Executed in glossy aubergine,…

Pair of Chinese glazed porcelain bookends in the form of Buddhist shishi lions or foo dog figures, Qing dynasty, 19th century. Executed in glossy aubergine, turquoise, and yellow glaze. Mounted atop decorative gilt metal bases. Provenance: Nuri Farhadi, Inc., New York, 18 March 1976; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. (Each) Height: 7 3/4 in x width: 5 1/2 in x depth: 3 1/4 in.

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Asian art

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St. Paul

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H 17,8 × B 12,7 × D 7,6 cm