Caption

Seated lion, Chinese, lion fo iconography, Qing dynasty 1644–1911; soapstone elephantine carved and engraved figurine, 18th–19th century; sculpture/figurine; H 10.5 cm, W 7.5 cm, D 4.0 cm., A small carved figurine sits on a smooth surface against a gradient background. The figurine appears to be made of a muted greenish-beige stone with lighter and darker mottling. It has a rounded head with pronounced facial features and a prominent open mouth, flanked by curled elements that hang down beside the face. The body is compact with a curved back and folded limbs, and textured detailing suggests fur or scales along parts of the form. The surface shows subtle variations in sheen and some pitted or weathered areas. The scene includes colors of gray in the background, white in the foreground surface, and greenish-beige in the figurine.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A28_128

License type

Rights managed

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77.2Mb (408.9Kb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Seated lion Chinese lion fo iconography Qing dynasty 1644–1911 soapstone elephantine carved engraved figurine 18th–19th century sculpture figurine H 10.5 cm W 7.5 cm D 4.0 cm small carved figurine sits smooth surface gradient background muted greenish-beige stone lighter darker mottling rounded head pronounced facial features prominent open mouth flanked curled elements hang down beside face body compact curved back folded limbs textured detailing fur scales parts form surface subtle variations sheen pitted weathered areas scene includes colors gray background white foreground surface greenish-beige figurine.