California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Mar. 28, 2015  Mar. 28, 2015

 Lot # 5294 
A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE 'BUDDHIST LION' CARVING    清 白玉雕佛狮掛件


  • Dimension: Length: 2 in (5.1 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1200
  • Estimate To: $1500

The mythical beast is shown seated on its haunches with heavy paws, its ferocious expressions featuring ruyi-shaped nose, curly brows, backswept ears, and mouth agape bearing teeth, the stone is of celadonish white tone with russet veining and inclusions. Qing Dynasty period