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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
Museum record:
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