A Chinese lapis lazuli carving of a Buddhist lion on a gilt bronze champlevé enamel stand A Chinese lapis lazuli carving of a Buddhist lion on a gilt bronze champlevé enamel stand A Chinese lapis lazuli carving of a Buddhist lion on a gilt bronze champlevé enamel stand A Chinese lapis lazuli carving of a Buddhist lion on a gilt bronze champlevé enamel stand A Chinese lapis lazuli carving of a Buddhist lion on a gilt bronze champlevé enamel stand A Chinese lapis lazuli carving of a Buddhist lion on a gilt bronze champlevé enamel stand A Chinese lapis lazuli carving of a Buddhist lion on a gilt bronze champlevé enamel stand

A Chinese lapis lazuli carving of a Buddhist lion on a gilt bronze champlevé enamel stand

Reference: ART1002428

The large Buddhist lion is carved recumbent with a smiling alert face and a cub at her side. The stone is of a rich blue tone with pale and golden flecks. The carving sits on a gilt bronze stand decorated with champlevé enamel lotus and mask decoration to the feet. The upper surface is decorated with chased scrolling flowers.