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Guardian Lion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan stone sculpture of a creature on a black base. The creature has a large head with a snout and teeth. Its mane is short on top of its head and covers the back of its neck. Its mouth is open and its eye bulging. The front and back legs are visible; the front right leg is straight and the back left leg is bent. The sculpture sits on a black base with three thin metal rods. The background is gray. Guardian Lion by unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
11th–early 12th century
Medium
Stone
Culture
Thailand
Dimensions
456 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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