A Nepalese bronze mythological guardian beast, 19th century, holding a candlestick, with turquoise eyes, the oval pierced base with a foliate border, height 18.5 cm. Provenance: Captain W.E.Frank Jones (British advisor to the Chinese government in early 20th century), gallery Desmet, Brussels, acquired from the above March 2012. Exhibited: Exhibited in 1939 in an exhibition raising funds for a 'Scientific approach to peace'.