Lot # : 281 - Chinese Brown Soapstone Recumbent Foo Lion

Chinese Brown Soapstone Recumbent Foo Lion Carving. 1.5" H x 2.25" W x 1.5" D. Provenance: Property from the Manhattan estate of Indrani Yogasundram, who lived in many different countries with her husband Yogaraj during his decades-long career as a Sri Lankan diplomat. In addition to the heirloom jewelry she possessed, Indrani acquired jewelry, art, and ornaments while stationed in China (1960-63), Sri Lanka (1963-65), and Iraq (1965-1967). Keywords: Asian Art, Sculpture, Statue, Diminutive, Miniature, Foo dog, Animalier