Coral lion

[Coral lion]

Coral lion, clear, 14.3 cm high, 23 cm long
Lion red coral. Round sculpture, standing, with three feet on the ground, right front foot raised, head to the left, eyes wide open, mouth exposed, tail in the shape of flower branches. It is equipped with carved stone rosewood blocks
Coral is formed by the accumulation of calcareous skeleton secreted by corals in the sea, which is in the form of dry branches. In ancient times, coral and gold had the same price and were highly valued by people. Coral worms are male and female, and can live for more than ten years. Coral trunks with a diameter of one inch and a height of one foot are good varieties, while those with a diameter of two inches and a height of three feet are very valuable. Coral is delicate and flexible, and can be made into very fine ornaments. In the Qing Dynasty, coral was the top symbol of the second rank. Coral can also be used as medicine.