A CARVED LAPIS 'LION' CARVING 18th century
The Property of a Lady and Gentleman Lots 55-264
A CARVED LAPIS 'LION' CARVING
18th century
The recumbent beast with its paw resting on a brocade ball and ribbon held in its jaw, with well-defined curled mane, and tail flicked up over the haunches.
8.2cm (3 1/4in) long.
十八世紀 青金石雕獅
For a related carved lapis bixi see Chinese Jades: The Youngman Collection, from Neolithic to Qing, 2008, p. 158, cat. no. 157.
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The Property of a Lady and Gentleman Lots 55-264
A CARVED LAPIS 'LION' CARVING
18th century
The recumbent beast with its paw resting on a brocade ball and ribbon held in its jaw, with well-defined curled mane, and tail flicked up over the haunches.
8.2cm (3 1/4in) long.
十八世紀 青金石雕獅
For a related carved lapis bixi see Chinese Jades: The Youngman Collection, from Neolithic to Qing, 2008, p. 158, cat. no. 157.
