A group of four Chinese gilt bronze paper-weights, Ming/Qing

L.: 7 cm - H.: 3.5 cm (the dog)
L.: 11 cm - H.: 7 cm (the lion)
L.: 8,5 cm - H.: 6,5 cm (the xiniu)
L.: 9,5 cm - H.: 4,5 cm (the buffalo)

Weight:
267 grams (the dog)
357 grams (the lion)
445 grams (the xiniu)
247 grams (the buffalo)

Provenance:
- The collection of a Belgian connoisseur.
- Acquired from Bonhams, Hong Kong, Aug. 22-30, 2022, lot 55, for the gilt bronze dog. (sold HKD 6.120) (link)

Ref.: Sotheby's, London, May 10, 2017, lot 264, for a similar bronze dog. (sold GBP 5.250) (link)

Condition: (UV-checked)
- Generally in very good condition, with some normal wear and nice patination.
- The lion with a casting flaw to the base.

品相报告：（已用紫外线光检查）
- 整体品相非常良好，正常磨损，包浆浑厚。
- 獅子鎮紙肚子開裂。

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