A MARBLE FIGURE OF A SEATED LION

A MARBLE FIGURE OF A SEATED LION

TANG DYNASTY (618-907)

The ferocious muscular animal is carved seated on its haunches on a square base, its powerful forelegs stretched before it. Its head facing forward, bulging eyes, and fangs protruding from the mouth.

7 1⁄8 in. (18.2 cm.) high