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Pair of Lions with Attendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of Lions with Attendant, Two stone sculptures of lions, shown from front and side. The lion on the left stands on a rectangular base with a small human figure to the left, touching the lion's right paw. The lion has a large head with a mane that covers the back of the head and neck. The lion on the right shows only the front and right side, with the right paw forward. This lion stands on a base with decorative edge and small ball-like protrusions on top. Both sculptures are gray stone with visible texture. The background is black.

Artwork details

Date:
3rd–5th century
Medium:
Schist
Culture:
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions:
600 × 448 px
Museum record:
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