Seal - solid bronze figurine

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Massive bronze sculpture from the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911), dating ca. 1850–1900, featuring a female Buddhist mother lion with her cub on a Rouge Belge marble base, height 10 cm, width 7 cm, depth 7 cm, weight 910 g, origin China, in good condition with minor signs of age.

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a beautiful rare antique bronze writing desk ornament from the late Qing Dynasty.
solid bronze with a beautiful deep dark patina, in the deeper grooves there is authentic green oxidation which confirms the age of the casting.
the mother lion is adorned with a beautifully engraved floral motif depicting peonies, the Chinese symbol for wealth, honor and prosperity.
the figurine is mounted on a high-quality antique European Rouge Belge (Belgian red) marble base with stunning natural calcite veins
female Buddhist mother lion with her playful cub in Chinese culture symbolizing maternal protection, harmony within the family and the well-being of the offspring.
The red seal on the bottom is unfortunately no longer legible, otherwise the market value would be around 1100 euros.

a beautiful rare antique bronze writing desk ornament from the late Qing Dynasty.
solid bronze with a beautiful deep dark patina, in the deeper grooves there is authentic green oxidation which confirms the age of the casting.
the mother lion is adorned with a beautifully engraved floral motif depicting peonies, the Chinese symbol for wealth, honor and prosperity.
the figurine is mounted on a high-quality antique European Rouge Belge (Belgian red) marble base with stunning natural calcite veins
female Buddhist mother lion with her playful cub in Chinese culture symbolizing maternal protection, harmony within the family and the well-being of the offspring.
The red seal on the bottom is unfortunately no longer legible, otherwise the market value would be around 1100 euros.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
910 g
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
China
Material
Bronze
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Dynastic style/period
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Height
10 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
7 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Estimated period
1850-1900
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solid bronze figurine
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