Description: Of cylindrical form, painted in vivid green, yellow, aubergine and blue enamels, as well as in iron-red, black and gold. The glaze is covering the interior and exterior walls as well as the circular depression at the center of the concave base, but not its outer edge
China, 19th century
Delicately and lively painted depiction of three playful Buddhist lions, all fighting for the possession of a large brocade ball, surrounded by iron-red flames and a gilt magic pearl. The upper and lower end of the scene surrounded by a spiral- and a triangle-border respectively.
Shape: Cylindric, with rounded lip
Weight: 634 grams
Dimensions: Height 13,4 cm, diameter 11,9 cm
Condition: Excellent, with some wear as expected on an old and authentic piece
Provenance: French private collection
清代五彩三獅鬥繡球瓷筆筒
五彩瓷,內外均有上釉
中國,19世紀
品相極佳
法國私人收藏