L460xD180xH650mm, China
This antique lacquer figurine is that of the Bodhisattva Manjusri (文殊菩薩). Bodhisattva Manjusri and Maitreya are the often depicted with the Gautama Buddha with Manjusri on the left and Maitreya on his right, representing wisdom and teaching receptively.
Mantra of Manjushri
The creature Bodhisattva Manjusri is riding is a green lion (suan ni), the 8th son of the dragon. He adores the incense and sitting so you will also be able to find him as a decoration for the feet of the incense burner.
Mountain Folkcraft 