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THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A FINELY CARVED MARBLE FIGURE OF A LION
TANG DYNASTY (618-907 AD)
Details
A FINELY CARVED MARBLE FIGURE OF A LION
TANG DYNASTY (618-907 AD)
The powerfully carved beast is shown seated facing forward with its front legs braced on the rectangular base and its mouth open to portray a fierce roar.
7 1⁄8 in. (18 cm) high
TANG DYNASTY (618-907 AD)
The powerfully carved beast is shown seated facing forward with its front legs braced on the rectangular base and its mouth open to portray a fierce roar.
7 1⁄8 in. (18 cm) high
Provenance
Acquired in Japan in 1996
Brought to you by
Marco Almeida (安偉達)
SVP, Senior International Specialist, Head of Department & Head of Private Sales