An ivory plaque
An ivory plaque

INDIA, ORISSA, 17TH CENTURY

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An ivory plaque
India, Orissa, 17th Century
Finely carved in the form of a mythical lion, with large gaping mouth and exposed fangs, bulging eyes and protruding nose, the brows and mane crisply carved with fine curls
3 in. (8.8 cm.) high