Chinese carved Serpentine Lónggui dragon-turtle, Qing Dynasty, 19th c.
$2,600.00 AUD
Handsome Chinese carved serpentine Lónggui ‘dragon-turtle’ on plinth, depicted standing with head high & open mouth, the base with panels of auspicious objects, traces of original gold & red pigments.
Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier
Condition: some signs of age, signs of old repair to back, displays well.
43x19cm
Provenance: old Geelong collection, collected mid-20th century
The Lónggui ‘Dragon-Turtle’ is a legendary creature, venerated for its positive Feng Shui attributes: courage, determination, fertility, longevity, power, and success. It was a popular shrine adornment from ancient times.
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