Ming DynastyCarved as a mythical beast in a crouching position, its head slightly turned and further detailed with a broad nose, bushy eyebrows and curly mane, its mouth agape exposing the sharp fangs, the muscular body finely carved with feathers and archaistic motifs, its curled tail is flicked to one side, the stone of a greyish white tone with areas of brown inclusions, box. 5.3cm (2 1/8in) long (2).