Seated lion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title of the image is "Seated lion" by an unknown artist. The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a metal sculpture of a seated lion. The lion has a weathered appearance with visible signs of aging. It sits on a rectangular base with rounded corners, facing left and looking upwards. Its body is depicted in a sitting position with the right hind leg tucked under the body and the left hind leg extended. The lion's tail is curved and raised. The sculpture features detailed textures, including ridges around the neck and decorative patterns on the shoulders. The background is plain white.