A CARVED LIMESTONE 'LION' PAPERWEIGHT TANG DYNASTY

of rectangular section, the pedestal base surmounted by a recumbent mythical beast with its head resting between its front legs, its head framed by a well defined mane and beard, its spine rendered with a subtly protruding ridge running along its back, its long swerving tail extending along the edge of base, the stone patinated to a greyish-brown colour

Collection of Montague Mayer.
Christie’s London, 14th April 1980, lot 52.