deftly carved with the animal lying on its stomach, lifting its head, and bearing its teeth, a long beaded spine running from the back of the neck to the bifurcated bushy tail, three of the legs tucked under the body and its front left paw grasping a small jar, the center of the jar hollowed to support a joss stick, the stone a very pale green color, wood stand (2)

English Private Collection, acquired September 1970.

The carving is in good condition. The faint inclusions to the underside are smooth and nicely incorporated into the design of the carving.
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