Each fashioned from a large honey toned stone, each finely carved in the round depicting an open mouthed lion cavorting with four cubs, one lion retains the original carved stone ball floating in the mouth, each presented atop a custom hardwood stand.

approximate DOA 6.25 x 8 x 4 in.

From the Estate of Captain Benjamin Soule Gantz and Ethyle Offutt Gantz, Shanghai, China and Washington, D.C.

Purchased in Shanghai in the 1920s.

One lion missing ball in mouth; several minor scattered light scratches - else very good.

$400 - 800