Antique Chinese Soapstone Carving Lion Inside a Lion Incredible!

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View Antique Chinese Soapstone Carving Lion Inside a Lion Incredible! with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. How did they do it?. This amazing old carving is of an impressive lion with reticulated sides hollowed out revealing a smaller lion inside! 6" L 2'w 3"H. Excellent condition except a tiny chip to one ear. How did they do it? This amazing old carving is of an impressive lion with reticulated sides hollowed out revealing a smaller lion inside! Absolutely amazing artisanship. 6" L 2'w 3"H. Excellent condition except a tiny chip to one ear. (see last photo)  Chinese soapstone carvings of a "lion within a lion" (or, more accurately, a lion with a cub ) symbolize protection, power and prosperity.   Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Asian › 1900-Now › Chinese › Figures & Statues.

Culture

Chinese

Country of Origin

China