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Guardian Lion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray stone sculpture of a lion's head, titled "Guardian Lion". The sculpture features a large head with a wide mouth and sharp teeth, and two small eyes. The sculpture appears to be made of stone, with a rough texture and visible signs of aging. It has a wide, flat base that is rectangular in shape. The sculpture is sitting on a white rectangular pedestal. The background is solid black.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-6th century
Medium
Limestone
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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