Antique Neoclassical Mythological Heavy Alabaster Hand Carved Sculpture, Signed and Marked

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Neoclassical Mythological heavy alabaster hand carved Asian sculpture. The intricate carvings are amazing! The maidens appear to be bound, they … more Neoclassical Mythological heavy alabaster hand carved Asian sculpture. The intricate carvings are amazing! The maidens appear to be bound, they are nude, but wearing a loincloth. Their feet are bound by chains. One of the maidens is holding a serpent. Two foo dogs appear to be guarding the maidens. Just below the maidens are elephants. There is a circle of elephants below the larger elephants. There is also a bird below the maidens. On the base of this amazing base piece are three dragons, where teeth and tongues are visible. less