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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
Museum record:
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