Bronze sculpture of a person sitting on an animal. The person has long hair and wears a robe with intricate designs. They sit cross-legged on top of a large creature with a snarling face, resembling a lion, with its mouth open and teeth visible. The creature has a large mane and four legs. The sculpture is dark brown with gold accents and shows signs of wear. The background is a plain gray wall and a beige surface.
Artwork Details
- Date
- first half 18th century
- Medium
- Porcelain body covered in black lacquer, gold foil, and additional pigments
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 554 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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