Figure of a Lion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of a Lion by unknown artist. A green statue of a lion-like creature with a large head, open mouth showing teeth, and a curled mane. The statue has pink flames on its body, blue and purple hair, and a pink and blue beaded necklace. It sits on a square base with a flat top, decorated with pink flowers and green diamonds. A round object with a multicolored mosaic pattern sits to the left of the lion. The base has two holes on the sides and one in the front. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.