A SMALL WHITE MARBLE FIGURE OF A SEATED LION
CHINA, TANG DYNASTY (AD 618-907)
The powerfully carved beast shown seated facing forward and with legs firmly braced on a rectangular plinth, the mouth open in a roar, with traces of red and black pigment
7 1/8 in. (18.2 cm.) high
A SMALL WHITE MARBLE FIGURE OF A SEATED LION
CHINA, TANG DYNASTY (AD 618-907)
The powerfully carved beast shown seated facing forward and with legs firmly braced on a rectangular plinth, the mouth open in a roar, with traces of red and black pigment
7 1/8 in. (18.2 cm.) high