California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 September 10, 2016  September 10, 2016

 Lot # 3023 
AN BONE CARVED BUDDHIST LION    十九世紀 骨雕神獸


  • Dimension: Length: 7 5/8 in (19.4 cm)
  • Estimate From: $400
  • Estimate To: $800

The lion is shown standing foursquare, the head tilted to one side, mouth grasping a ribbon attached to body, revealing menacing teeth, with two rounded protruding eyes above ruyi-shaped nose, the hair and mane finely detailed with incised lines. 19th century.