Description: Resembling a lion, recumbent with it’s clawed paws tucked beneath its body. With a tripletail, ending in curls. It’s curly mane, big round eyes and thick curly eyebrows delicately carved. It’s mouth open, baring its fierce teeth and tongue.
Style of: Apparently Six Dynasties (221 – 589), age determination uncertain
Length: 9cm
Taipei Museum Catalogue no 335, no 336. http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/22656/lot/321/