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Wood Carving - Asian man reading to tiger or dragon

Description

Carving is of an oriental man, possibly a monk wearing a robe and  reading a book with his arm around either a styalized tiger or possibly a foo dog or dragon figure. The animal has stone or ceramic eyes inlayed.  I'm interested in any comments pertaining to history, value and the like

Category Asian Art
Medium heavy dense wood (mahogany or iron wood?)
Distinguishing marks Possibly H w/ illegible stamp and parallel slash marks in base
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item 12" h X 7" w
Date Period 19th century?
Weight 10#
History estate yard sale find
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