A CHICKEN-BONE JADE MYTHICAL LION
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The beast is carved seated on its haunches, with its head tilted to one side, baring teeth in a ferocious manner, its body is detailed with nodules of the spine and a bushy tail. Its broad head is detailed with bulging eyes and a curly mane.
4 in. (11.5 cm.) high
A CHICKEN-BONE JADE MYTHICAL LION
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The beast is carved seated on its haunches, with its head tilted to one side, baring teeth in a ferocious manner, its body is detailed with nodules of the spine and a bushy tail. Its broad head is detailed with bulging eyes and a curly mane.
4 in. (11.5 cm.) high
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