California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 September 24, 2017  September 24, 2017

 Lot # 3272 
A LAPIS LAZULI CARVING OF MYTHICAL BEAST    青金石雕望天犼擺件


  • Dimension: Height without stand: 8 7/8 in (22.5 cm) Width: 5 1/2 in (14 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1000
  • Estimate To: $1400

Modelled seated on rear legs, its powerful large head looking upward, with mouth agape revealing shape teeth, its mane and hair finely detailed with incised lines. The stone is of opaque mottled blue and black tone.