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Chinese Lion (Shishi)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a creature with a lion-like appearance. It has a light-brown body with dark-brown markings. The creature is lying on its side with its head facing the right side of the image. Its mouth is open, showing two sharp fangs. The creature has a short beard and mustache. Its right paw is raised. The background is a plain gray color. The creature is titled "Chinese Lion (Shishi)".

Artwork Details

Date
mid-18th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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