A RARE WHITE AND RUSSET 'BUDDHIST LION AND CUB' JADE
17th century The large pebble of flattened form, smoothly carved as a Buddhist lion standing foursquare atop cloud swirls, the mane with tightly packed curls, clasping in its mouth a spray of lingzhi, a young cub in front playfully reaching for it, wood stand. 8cm (3 1/8in) high. (2).
十七世紀 白玉帶皮雕太獅少獅擺件
Provenance: Spink & Son Ltd., London, 15 December 1959 (invoice) A Sottish private collection
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