Hand-carved Lying Lion! his and her nude bookends also as pictured

also as pictured

maple I believe

with some lighter and some darker areas

" signs are just gorgeous

developing glazes using mineral deposits collected from around the province to get true to life colors for the mushrooms

Hand-carved Lying Lion! his and her nude bookends also as picturedThis wonderful carved lion appears quite majestic, and as if nothing at all could phase her. I love the detailed carving on the mane and tail, and those great rounded ears and big front paws and also how she appears to be keeping a close watch on things even while seeming luxuriously relaxed. It appears the maker signed their name on the underside but I cannot read it. It definitely has some age, and at 7 5 8" long x 2 3 4" wide x 2 1 2" tall, is