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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.
Footnotes:
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.
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.
Footnotes:
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.
Condition
General old wear. A few nibbles to the extremities.
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A CARVED LAPIS 'LION' CARVING 18th century
Estimate £1,500 - £2,000
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£1,200
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