

Rearing Lion (Vyala)
The sculpture depicts a creature with the body of a lion and the tail of a snake. The creature, titled "Rearing Lion (Vyala)" and created by an unknown artist, is standing on a rectangular base with one leg on a human-like figure and the other on the ground. The creature's mouth is open, showing its teeth, and it has a raised right paw. It wears decorative necklaces and other ornaments. The sculpture is made of stone and features intricate carvings. The background of the image is a gradient of gray, transitioning from light to dark.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 10th century
- Medium
- Stone
- Culture
- India
- Dimensions
- 469 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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