Carved Pale Yellow Stone Recumbent Buddhist Lion
Name/Title
Carved Pale Yellow Stone Recumbent Buddhist LionEntry/Object ID
SC0501Description
Chinese carved pale yellow stone recumbent Buddhist lion, modeled as a compact guardian beast with an expressive broad head, prominent facial features, curling mane and whisker-like elements, powerful folded limbs and tightly curled tail. The rounded body is ornamented with boldly carved scroll forms, and the carving is substantially worked in the round, including the underside. The pale cream-to-yellow ornamental hardstone exhibits localized honey, peach and light brown coloration. . Accompanied by a separate fitted dark carved wood stand.Type of Sculpture
Free StandingArtwork Details
Medium
Jade-like hardstoneSubject
Recumbent Buddhist/guardian lion (shishi), highly stylizedCategory
Chinese carved stone
Made/Created
Artist
Maker presently unidentifiedTime Period
20th CenturyEthnography
Cultural Region
Continent
AsiaCulture/Tribe
Chinese