Royal Selangor Lion-dog Chopstick Rest Pair

The lion-dog finial on a Qing dynasty Tongzhi reign (1861 - 1875) kamcheng from Malacca provides the master for a pair of appealing chopstick rests. Crouched as if ready to play, skilful interpretation animates the tiny pewter sculptures, making them an engaging addition to any dining table.About the collectionA modern expression in pewter of extravagantly coloured nonya ware, unique to the Peranakan communities of Penang, Malacca and Singapore.