LOT 10  A CHINESE LACQUER 'LION DOG' DISH Probably Qianlong period, 18th century  

TA 5% Vat. A CHINESE LACQUER 'LION DOG' DISH Probably Qianlong period, 18th century Carved with...

TA 5% Vat. A CHINESE LACQUER 'LION DOG' DISH Probably Qianlong period, 18th century Carved with a mythical leonine creature near a waterfall flowing form a jugged rock among ruyi clouds, all within a key fret border, a band of stylised flowerheads and foliage around the cavetto , the reverse with further lotus blossoms, vegetation and keyfret surrounding the base. 31cm x 5cm Provenance: the Claudio Perino Collection, Turin, acquired mostly in Japan in early 2000s. This lot has been imported from outside the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission (TA) regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. Standard VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium. Buyers are invited to familiarise themselves with these rules prior to bidding.