Lot 113
WHITE JADE WITH YELLOW SKIN CARVING OF A BUDDHIST LION
QING DYNASTY, 18TH-19TH CENTURY
Fine Asian & Islamic Works of Art
Auction: 6 November 2019 at 12:00 GMT
£1,875
Description
清 白玉黃皮雕獅擺件
the mythical beast crouching with its limbs tucked beneath its body, its head facing towards its right and its mouth stretched into a wide grin, carrying a ruyi scepter on its back, the stone of an attractive smooth white colour with yellowish tone
Dimensions
7.5cm wide
Footnote
Provenance: Private Spanish collection, acquired between 1998 and 2002; the family has been collecting Asian antiques and art pieces for more than 30 years, with family business in Asia