3.7 cm. (1 1/2 in.) high
The present jade carving relates closely to amber carvings of mythical beasts attributed to the Liao dynasty. A small amber carving of a lion dated Liao dynasty is illustrated by Emma C. Bunker and Julia M. White, Adornment for the Body and Soul: Ancient Chinese Ornaments from the Mengdiexuan Collection, University Museum and Art Gallery, The University of Hong Kong, 1999, p. 191, no. 77.
Price estimate:
HKD: 300,000-500,000
USD: 38,700-64,500
Auction Result:
HKD: --
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