Sale 08AS02 | Lot 2102

Chinese Bronze Foo Lion Weight

Catalogue: Asian Works of Art
Chinese Bronze Foo Lion Weight

Lot Details

Lot 2102
Chinese Bronze Foo Lion Weight
Possibly 17th century
Formed as a lion with her two pups, her right paw resting on an embroidered ball, the surface heavily encrusted with malachite and azurite. Height 3 3/4 inches, width 9 inches.

Property from the Salgo Trust for Education

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
Sold for $1,187 (includes buyer's premium)

Additional Notes & Condition Report

Heavy chips to tail, ears and feet, large crack/vein across lateral back


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Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
Sold for $1,187 (includes buyer's premium)

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Asian Works of Art

Tue, Sep 16, 2008 at 10am EDT
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