A LAPIS LAZULI FIGURE OF A WILDCAT China, 1^st half of 20^th century. Carved in the round as a wildcat standing foursquare in an alert position with the head facing forward. The highly polished stone is of an intense, deep blue color with ivory white striations and gold flecks.

Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and few tiny losses to paws, the stone with natural fissures.
Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.

Weight: 295.1 g
Dimensions: Height 9 cm