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Statuette of Lion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two stone statuettes of lions. The statuettes are sitting on a lotus flower-shaped base with a short stem. The statuettes have a weathered appearance. One statuette is on the left facing left. The lion has its front right paw on the base and its back right leg raised. Its mouth is open. It has a mane on top and around its neck. The other statuette is on the right facing right. The lion has its front left paw on the base and its back left leg raised. Its mouth is open. It has a mane on top and around its neck. The background is a plain light-colored wall. A ruler is at the bottom left and some illegible writing at the bottom right.

Artwork Details

Medium
Wood
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 475 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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