WONDERFUL CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLE FU LION FAMILY
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THIS GREAT BOTTLE IS CARVED IN THREE LAYERS OF COLOR, WITH THE BASE LAYER BEING PINK BUBBLE INFUSED GLASS. THE CARVING DEPICTS A MALE FU LION IN GREAT DETAIL, AND THE MOTHER AND CUB ON THE VERSO. THELIONS ARE VERY EXPRESSIVE AND THE WORK VERY DETAILED. THE BOTTLE BEARS A QIANLONG DATE SEAL. THE BOTTLE IS 3.15 INCHES TALL. PROVENANCE: PRIVATE FLORIDA COLLECTION. Fu Dogs or Imperial Guardian Lions are a strong feng shui protection symbol. Fu Dogs were traditionally placed in front of Imperial palaces, temples, and government offices. They were also a traditional feng shui symbol of family wealth and social status and were placed in front of wealthy homes.
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WONDERFUL CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLE FU LION FAMILY
Estimate $1,200 - $2,500
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