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Lion Standing on a Pillar Capital

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sculpture of a lion standing on a pillar capital. The sculpture is made of stone and is gray in color. The lion is standing on its hind legs, with its right front leg raised and resting on a ledge. The lion's head is turned to the left, and its mouth is open. The lion has a thick mane that is textured to resemble individual hairs. The pillar capital is cylindrical and has a ledge around the middle. The base of the pillar is wider than the top and has a rough, uneven edge. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
5th–6th century
Medium:
Terracotta
Culture:
India (Uttar Pradesh, Mathura)
Dimensions:
320 × 624 px
Museum record:
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