Ivory, boldly carved, engraved, and darkly accentuated, the eyes inlaid dark horn. Beautiful gold-yellow patina with traces of red colouring. Shishi with curly mane and tail, resting on a giant ball with its front paws, a movable ball in his open jaws. H.4.3cm, w.6cm. Condition A/B. Slight cracks, tip of the tail broken off a long time ago and polished smooth by long wear.
Provenance: -Old collection no. 1120.
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