Asian Traditional Lion Shape Figure, 20th Century. Coral and turquoise

Lovely Asian figure in the shape of a lion, luxuriously made in the 20th century with high-quality materials. It is a small and decorative item which depicts an Asian mythological lion, and it is very remarkable because of the richness of the materials it is made of and the animals elegant pose. The figure is completely covered with polished brass making a filigree structure, with many circular gaps in which lots of beads are set. The beads are made of authentic coral and turquoises. The richness of these materials joins to the great look of the figure to create a very beautiful piece, original and full of charm. The lion is standing with its head high and the tail waving in the air. The animal is wearing a head dress which reminds us of typical Japanese Samurai helmets. The lions mouth is open and shows four big fangs, adorned with semi-precious stones; the same kind of stones that bring the animals eyes to life. The helmet of the lion has a brass trim at the top, and the left ear is missing. The rest of the figure is in good condition, with no broken or missing parts; there is no turquoise or coral bead missing, and the brass filigrees are shiny and polished. The figure is hollow and the lions head can be removed just pulling it upwards. This feature suggests that this object could be some kind of receptacle designed to contain scents, toiletries, perfume The legs are completely made of brass and the wing-shaped details that adorn the animals front indicate that this lion could be some kind of winged animal, magic and mythological. Whatever it is, the true is that this small figure is a highly decorative a beautiful piece; thanks to its color and richness, it will be perfect for any showcase designed to display the most exotic and antique items. Measurements: 100 mm length x 110 mm height (front).