Lion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beige stone sculpture of a standing lion, rectangular in shape. The lion's body is depicted from the knees up. The head is carved with a mane extending down to the chest. The mane is depicted as wavy hair. The eyes are small and circular. The mouth is closed with a slight smile. A collar-like structure encircles the neck. The chest is bare with the two front legs visible, each with a paw. The sculpture stands on a small rectangular base. The background is grey, fading to white at the bottom. A shadow is cast to the right. Title: Lion Artist: Metmuseum