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Pair of Soapstone Buddhist Lions

About the Item

A pair of soapstone Buddhist lions Each finely carved seated on its haunches with a fierce expression, modelled in mirror image seated on a rectangular plinth, one holding the brocade ball, the other her cub. Measures: 6 in." (15.2cm) high 3 7/8 in." (9.7 cm.) long 2 3/8 in." (6 cm.) wide.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 2.38 in (6.05 cm)Depth: 3.88 in (9.86 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Ottawa, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1417221606752
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