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Manjusri riding a lion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Manjusri riding a lion by artist unknown. The sculpture depicts a man sitting on top of a lion. The man has long hair and wears a robe. The man sits on top of the lion facing forward with hands folded. The lion faces right. It has an open mouth with visible teeth and a curly tail. The sculpture has a shiny golden-brown surface. The sculpture is on a wavy base. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Medium
Soapstone
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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