A PAIR OF TURQUOISE GLAZED LIONS JOSS / INCENSE STICK HOLDERS WITH STANDS H:20.5CM, 17TH C. Nicely cast and turquoise glazed pair of antique Ming Buddhist lions with their custom made stands. Two fearful but lovely and very decorative "pieces of history" in very good condition from thr MING dynasty. Information Art / country: Asian Art, China. Type: Ming glazed ceramics Period: Late Ming, 17th C. Heights (with stands): 20.5 cm / 8". Heights (w/out stands): 17 cm / 6.7". Total weight: 0.56 + 0.57 = 1.13 Kg. Materials: ceramic, pigments & glaze Provenance: Dutch & French Private collections. Condition: After very carefull checks under natural and UV lights: some glaze irregularities, small concretions, tiny chips, kiln flaws and natural wears, all commensurate with age (please check photos). Very stable. Both in VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT CONDITION and STRICTLY AS PER VISUALS. Important notice: Please note that the photos we take are the closest possible to reality in terms of colours & tones. Depending on the light and exposure, there might be some slight shade differences but we always try to stick to the closest and what you get with us is the actual and fully documented object. Please also note we always detail and take photos of all the main & important defects after having carefully checked each piece. Courier: Very cautiously packed and secured inside a professional parcel (double layer carton box, item wrapped inside small and large bubbles, well positionned in the center of the parcel and properly blocked by polystyrene flocks, fragile sticker all over the parcel). Please DO NOT HESITATE TO HAVE A LOOK AT OUR OTHER OBJECTS currently in auction. We can consolidate any shipment and reduce its cost as much as possible. We are used to ship worldwide to European community, UK, North America (USA and Canada) + Asia and Oceania (Aus + NZL). Customs: Any shipment outside EU is subject to custom & duties fees. Please make sure to include the extra import fees in your overall cost when bidding. Our Cy cannot be hold responsible for them. Many thanks to all for your bids!