Hello, this item is a hand carved and hand painted Chinese guardian lion made from softwood and finished with blue and gold pigments. The carving style, swirling mane, and elongated tail indicate a twentieth century decorative piece inspired by traditional temple lions rather than an antique Qing example. The underside shows modern tool marks and pigment application typical of workshop production for domestic display. The proportions and stylized face confirm a contemporary interpretation rather than a classical guardian lion.

The condition is fair. Several paint chips are visible along the legs and tail, and the surface has uneven wear. Decorative wooden guardian lions of this type usually sell between 40 and 120 dollars depending on size, age, and finish. Given the paint loss and modern manufacture, a fair market value for this sculpture is 50 to 80 dollars.