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Mask of a Lion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Mask of a Lion by an unknown artist depicts a sculpture of a lion's head. The object is made of dark gray material, likely metal. It has a rough texture and appears to be old and weathered. The mask features a stylized lion's face with a prominent nose and mouth. Two large eyes are surrounded by swirling patterns and there are two protrusions on either side of the head. The edges are irregular and rough. The background of the image is a plain white surface.

Artwork details

Medium:
Pewter
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 488 px
Museum record:
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