A soapstone group carved as intertwined lions amongst swirling clouds
一組雕刻纏繞於翻雲間之獅子群像皂石雕

Qianlong period 1736-1795 AD China
清 乾隆時期（西元 1736–1795年）中國

Length: 9cm Width: 4cm Height: 5.5cm (With base: 7cm)

This dynamic carving uses a soapstone of contrasting rich amber orange against a paler yellow. The group is depicted on top of its original double layered textile stand.