

Minature figure of a lion
The image shows a small ceramic figure of a lion by an unknown artist titled "Minature figure of a lion". The figurine is brown with green and blue glaze on parts of the back and head. It has a rough, uneven base. The lion faces to the right; its body is angled slightly towards the viewer. The figurine has a short, curved tail and a tuft of fur on the end. The mane is depicted as a series of short, curved lines around the head and neck. The mouth is open, showing a small tongue. The eyes are not clearly defined. The figurine appears to be made of ceramic material and has a glossy finish. The background of the image is a plain gray color.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 8th century
- Medium
- Earthenware with three color (sancai) glaze
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 500 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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