Guardian Lion-Dogs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two weathered statues of Guardian Lion-Dogs by an unknown artist. The statues are made of stone or clay and have a brown and black coloration. They are sitting on all fours with their legs visible. The statues have a similar shape, with a large head, a short snout, and a prominent jaw. Their eyes are visible and appear to be looking forward. The statues have a collar around their necks. The left statue sits with its right eye closed and its left eye open; the right statue has both eyes open. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.