

Tomb Figure of Seated Lion
Tomb Figure of Seated Lion by Unknown. The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a seated lion figure. The figure is made of a dark gray material, possibly stone or metal. It has a weathered appearance with visible texture and aging. The lion is depicted sitting on its haunches, facing the right side of the image. Its body is viewed in three-quarter perspective. The head is tilted slightly upward. The eyes are circular and relatively large. The mouth is open, revealing the lower teeth. The mane is depicted as a series of ridges and grooves around the head and neck. The body has a smooth, muscular appearance with some texture to suggest fur. The background is a plain grey color with a shadow cast by the figure on the left side.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 3rd–6th century
- Medium
- Grey earthenware pottery with pigment
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 438 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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