Forming a true pair and one of the rarest and most amusing models of this subject. Each is posed on his back and playing with a brocaded ball with all four feet. An opening at the top of each ball is meant for a tapir or incense. Their faces are turned towards the viewer for added
engagement. All finely modelled,with movable eyes, and the glaze colors of bright and deep tones.
Height: 4 3/4 inches (12 cm.)
Another pair formerly with our gallery emanated from the colleciton of Heber Bishop and are now in a private collection.
