Antique Asian Oriental Carved SOAPSTONE Incense Figurine FOO DOGS LIONS

Description

You are bidding on a VERY ORNATE antique Asian Oriental Carved SOAPSTONE Incense Figurine featuring FOO DOGS or LIONS.
Not sure what this was used for - I have seen incense - snuff - etc upon researching
This piece stands 6-1/2" tall to the top of the animals head on lid
It measures 6-1/2" wide - animal to animal
Upon cleaning I did notice a small "chip" - as photographed
Please look at photos closely as they serve as part of the description
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