Figure of a Lion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of a Lion by unknown artist. The figure depicts a colorful statue of a lion-like creature with a large head, an open mouth showing teeth, and a curly mane. The statue is primarily green with pink, blue, and purple accents. It sits on a square base with a blue and white top and sides decorated with pink flowers and a green and blue diamond pattern. The base has two openings on the sides. The lion's body is adorned with a pink and brown design. A smaller lion-like creature is positioned under its neck, leaning against its body. The background is a gray gradient.