Late 17th or early 18th century Blanc de Chine joss stick holder in the form of a Buddhist lion (Foo dog) seated on a rectangular plinth, brocade ball under his right paw and ribbon in his jaws. Later decorated or ‘clobbered’ in Europe with colourful overglaze enamels.
Several small chips around the body and minor old restoration of the tail concealed by gilding. Height of the applied joss stick holder has been at some point slightly reduced.
Height: 13 cm
Origin: China
Date of production: Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Material: Dehua porcelain, overglaze enamels and gilding
