Hand-carved Lying Lion! people So when I spotted this

So when I spotted this and one other of her prints at an antiques shop recently

a silk weaver (canut)

carved from one piece of wood

and which makes a handy backing for either framing it or simply hanging it directly on the wall

Hand-carved Lying Lion! people So when I spotted thisThis wonderful carved lion appears quite majestic, and as if nothing at all could phase her. I love the detailed carving on the mane and tail, and those great rounded ears and big front paws and also how she appears to be keeping a close watch on things even while seeming luxuriously relaxed. It appears the maker signed their name on the underside but I cannot read it. It definitely has some age, and at 7 5 8" long x 2 3 4" wide x 2 1 2" tall, is