Hand-carved Lying Lion! Okinawa Made in Japan

Made in Japan

as if completely confident in his ability to perform his function

Plus the pewter walnuts themselves are just great objects

with beautiful wood grain and these nice rounded lips where the two sides join

This subtle but striking Art Deco style sandstone tabletop sculpture of a stylized horse bust is the color of white sand

Hand-carved Lying Lion! Okinawa Made in JapanThis 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