Bidspirit auction | CHINESE SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF MYTHICAL

CHINESE SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF MYTHICAL BEAST - Tang Dynasty, Ca. AD 618 - 907, or later. A soapstone carving of a mythical beast, likely a guardian lion or bixie, shown in a crouching position with powerful limbs and a fierce expression. Size: 85mm x 60mm; Weight: 290g. Provenance: Private London collection.