A LARGE PAIR OF BRONZE BUDDHIST LION CANDLE HOLDERS 18TH CENTURY The Buddhist lions are cast standing in mirror image, their heads turned towards each other, teeth barred, their manes and tails with tight curls. Each ferocious beast supports a vase on its back that is decorated in relief with chilong amongst leafy scrolls, on a saddle cloth that is further embellished with dragons. 13 ¾ in. (35 cm.) high
A LARGE PAIR OF BRONZE BUDDHIST LION CANDLE HOLDERS 18TH CENTURY The Buddhist lions are cast standing in mirror image, their heads turned towards each other, teeth barred, their manes and tails with tight curls. Each ferocious beast supports a vase on its back that is decorated in relief with chilong amongst leafy scrolls, on a saddle cloth that is further embellished with dragons. 13 ¾ in. (35 cm.) high
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