42 cm.（16 1⁄2 in.）wide

Provenance：
Acquired in Hong Kong in the 1980s

Each lion powerfully carved seated on its haunches，the muscular body supported on outstretched front legs，the face with a fierce expression，mouth agape exposing the teeth.
Compare the present pair with a stone carving of a lion dated to the Northern Wei dynasty from the J.T.Tai Collection，sold at Sotheby’s New York，13 September 2013，lot 149.

Price estimate:
無底價
To be sold without reserve

Auction Result:
HKD: 188,800