A Chinese porcelain lion dog incense stick holder, Jiaqing/Daoguang period, the sconce in Famille rose palette, with inset black glass eyes and gilded ears, the fur painted in fine red brushstrokes, 18cm long, 10.5cm high

Condition Report

A very fine hairline crack across the right side of the face starting at the crown of the head and terminating at the top lip. A further hairline crack issues from the corner of the mouth terminating at the side of the head. Rim of sconce has been lightly ground down, the gilt metal removable sconce a later addition. This has been poorly stored, boxed in a dry barn, the figure is very dirty and requires cleaning. The painted fur is partly faded in some small parts. The item has been pierced at the rear in order to accommodate an electrical cable. There do not appear to be any signs of restoration.