A soapstone figure of a Lohan and lion cub
Qing dynasty, 19th century

the jovial figure seated with downward gaze wearing a loosely draped robe with incised motifs and borders, holding in both hands a lion cub playfully biting one of his circular earrings, the stone of pale mushroom colour shading to a caramel tone, the oval stand simulating rockwork inscribed on the underside Gumin Zhou Bin Shangjun shi zhi
the figure 8 cm high, 11 cm overall

Compare with a figure by Zhou Bin dated to the 17th century, sold Sotheby's Hong Kong, 4 April 2012, lot 136

• Lot Sold $3,200 (Hammer Price)
• $3,904 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Condition Report

A small piece re-affixed at the hem of the robe below the right leg approx 1 cm and a related small chip approx 0.3 cm.

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Specialists
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	Ann Roberts Specialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & Design Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts		Anthony Hurl Specialist Consultant Arts & Design Adelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur
	Brett Ballard Senior Specialist Australian & International Art Sydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard		Fiona Hayward Senior Specialist Australian & International Art Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward