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Seated Lion (one of a pair)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone statue of a seated lion, looking left. The lion has a large head with a wide face and small eyes. Its mouth is slightly open, and it has a prominent nose. The statue's body is muscular with defined paws. It sits on a rectangular base with a decorative design. A ball is carved between the lion's paws. The statue sits on a dark platform. The background is a white wall with a black baseboard and a circular mirror or window to the left. A roof and plants are reflected in the mirror/window.

Artwork Details

Medium
Marble
Culture
China
Dimensions
498 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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