Seated Lion
Artist
Northern Wei Dynasty
(Chinese, 386–535 CE)
Date386–534
Mediumgranite
Dimensions78.7 cm (31 in.)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Terms
Object number1937.11
DescriptionPair of lions made of carved granite. Mane is deeply carved, with sweeping lines ending in curls. Shallowly incised marks add detail. Front paws with five toes face forward and show wear. Open mouth exposes teeth, gums, and tongue curled to roof of mouth. Eyes are bulging, ears are forward facing and pricked. Traces of pigment on legs.ProvenanceA.W. Bahr, London
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