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Ema (Votive Painting) of Chinese Lion and Peony Tree

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular wooden plaque with a distressed beige background. A green and orange lion-like creature with a shaggy mane and tail stands in center, facing left. The creature has an open mouth with visible teeth and protruding tongue. Its body has orange and green fur with small beige spots. The creature's legs and paws are green with orange accents. A brown tree branch with an orange flower and bud extends from top left. Black Chinese calligraphy characters are written vertically and horizontally around the edges. A metal loop is attached to the top center for hanging.

Artwork Details

Date
1649
Medium
Ink and color on wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 504 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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