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Seated Lion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black-and-white photograph of a stone sculpture of a seated lion by an unknown artist titled "Seated Lion". The lion sits on a rectangular base with its body angled slightly to the right; its head turned to the right and slightly upward. The sculpture is made of a white stone with visible darker gray and black spots and patches across its surface. The lion has a thick mane that protrudes from the back of its head and neck. Its mouth is open, revealing its teeth, and its eyes appear to be cast downward. The front right leg is straight, while the left is bent, with the paw resting on the base. The back right leg is obscured from view, and the left is bent with the paw on the base. The background is plain white.

Artwork Details

Medium
Marble
Culture
China
Dimensions
433 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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