Asian Art Auction
Thu, Aug 18, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 155
Pair of Earthenware Temple Dog Joss Stick Holders
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Chinese, possibly late Ming/Qing dynasty, each in the form of a caparisoned temple dog next to a figure, with sancai glaze, raised on a rectangular base, further raised on a carved hardwood base, height of holder 8-1/2 in.
Provenance: Mr. and Mrs. Melvyn Gordon Lowenstein, New York City (purchased in China, 1930s); by descent in family
Condition
hairlines, chips, crazing, scratching and scuffing, wear to bases, spotting, discoloration, areas of loss to glaze, hardwood stands felted to base
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