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

 Lot # 5310 
AN IVORY BUDDHIST LION    民國 象牙雕神獸


  • Dimension: Length: 7 5/8 in (19.4 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1200
  • Estimate To: $1500

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. Republic period.