Figure of a Lion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of a Lion by unknown artist shows two statues of lions. The statues are made of stone or metal and are sitting on square bases with a decorative design on the front. The bases are light-colored with a darker design on the front. The lions are sitting on their haunches, with their tails curled around their bodies. They have large heads with a curled mane around their head and a large nose. One of the statues is holding an object in its paw. The background of the image is a plain gray color.