Gray statue of a standing lion with an open mouth and tongue out, facing left. The lion has a long mane on its neck and chest. It has a curled tail. The statue is on a dark-colored base with a decorative top. The base has a flat top and a beveled edge. There are holes and decorative cutouts on the top of the base. The background is gray. The statue appears to be made of stone or metal. The style of the statue appears to be oriental. The artist of the statue is unknown but the title is "Lion".
Artwork Details
- Date
- 8th century
- Medium
- Bronze with traces of gilding
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 533 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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