Carved Brown Stone Recumbent Lion-Like Auspicious Beast
Name/Title
Carved Brown Stone Recumbent Lion-Like Auspicious BeastEntry/Object ID
SC0702Description
Chinese carved brown ornamental stone figure of a recumbent mythical beast, modeled with an open mouth, pendant ears, stylized mane, compact body and tightly curled tail. The animal is carved substantially in the round, with the legs and paws continuing across the underside and shallow incised and relief details defining the body and facial features. The stone displays mottled honey-brown and ochre coloration with lighter natural inclusions and a polished surface. Probably Chinese, 20th century. Exact stone type, date and specific identification of the auspicious beast remain undetermined.Type of Sculpture
Free StandingArtwork Details
Medium
Appears to be Soapstone or Shoushan stoneSubject
Recumbent mythical or auspicious beast, provisionally lion/bixie-typeCategory
Chinese carved stone
Made/Created
Artist
Maker presently unidentifiedTime Period
20th CenturyEthnography
Cultural Region
Continent
AsiaCulture/Tribe
Chinese