A gilt-copper alloy figure of a lion, Nepal, 15th/16th century | 尼泊爾 十五/十六世紀 鎏金銅合金臥獅

A gilt-copper alloy figure of a lion

Nepal, 15th/16th century

尼泊爾 十五/十六世紀 鎏金銅合金臥獅

seated on its haunches, the face with a fierce expression, framed by a long mane falling into luxurious spiraling curls, the long bushy tail sweeped upward against its back

Length 8.5 cm, 3 3/8 in.