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Seated Lion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bronze sculpture of a seated lion; dark brown and green patina; sitting on a rectangular base; front legs stretched out; back legs tucked underneath; head held high; mouth open; mane sculpted; eyes bulging; nose and mouth defined; body muscular; tail curled around right leg; on a beige stand; against a plain white background; by Franz Marc. Seated Lion.

Artwork Details

Date
8th century
Medium
Conglomerate (pudding stone)
Culture
China
Dimensions
440 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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