A Chinese cloisonne figure of a ram

Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century

Modelled recumbent, its head turned to the right, the legs tucked beneath with front right leg slightly raised, the white fur with black patches, the eyes detailed in yellow, the horns, ears and hooves gilt.

9.5cm high, 13cm long

PROVENANCE:
A private Cheshire collection, the property of a gentleman.

FOOTNOTE:
For a pair of similar cloisonne rams see Sotheby's New Bond Street Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 14 May 2014, lot 306. See also Christie's Fine Chinese Ceramics, Enamels and Works of Art, 15 March 1976, lot 123.

Condition Report

Evidence of retouching around left horn and left eye and a very small area at the base of the tail. Wear to the underside commensurate with age.

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