Figurine

64-8-6A

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 64-8-6A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Qing Dynasty | Kangxi
Date Made Kangxi
Section Asian
Materials Ceramic | Overglaze Enamel
Technique Overglaze Enameled | Fired
Iconography Lion | Fu Dog
Description

Fu dog or lion in green, yellow, and black on a base decorated with flowers. The body is covered with a rich green enamel, the mane and tail in aubergine, the head with yellow, black, etc. It is supported on an oblong base decorated with red formal flowers and black foliage on a bright green background. Brilliant quality. Perfect condition. Moveable eyes.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Samuel Rotan, 1964

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