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Chinese Lion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a white porcelain sculpture titled "Chinese Lion" by an unknown artist. The sculpture is a figurine of a mythical creature with a lion-like appearance. The creature has a large head with a wide open mouth, revealing a hollow interior. Its body is muscular, with four legs. The front legs are positioned under the body, while the back legs are slightly bent. The tail is long and curved upwards. The creature's fur is depicted as curly and wavy. It has a shiny surface. The background of the image is a solid gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
White porcelain (Hirado ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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