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Minature figure of a lion and rider

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The ceramic figurine depicts a lion and rider. The figurine is predominantly beige with a glazed finish in shades of brown, yellow, and blue. The lion faces right, its mouth open. A person sits on the lion's back, wearing a robe with a brown and yellow glaze. The figurine has a hole in the middle of the base. The background is a plain beige color. The title of the piece is "Minature figure of a lion and rider" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
8th century
Medium
Earthenware with three color (sancai) glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 500 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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