Lion
1662–1722
Maker Unknown
Chinese Art
Lion, 1662–1722. China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi reign (1661-1722). Porcelain with overglaze enamel decoration; overall: 45.2 cm (17 13/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Worcester R. Warner for the Worcester R. Warner Collection 1930.643 This porcelain lion is a pair with 1930.642. This lion holding a ball is considered male, while the nurturing female is depicted with a cub. Guardian lions were traditionally placed in front of buildings to protect from harmful spiritual or human forces.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Formatted Medium
- porcelain with overglaze enamel decoration
- Medium
- porcelain, overglaze, enamel, decoration
- Dimensions
- Overall: 45.2 cm (17 13/16 in.)
- Departments
- Chinese Art
- Accession Number
- 1930.643
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. Worcester R. Warner for the Worcester R. Warner Collection
- Rights Statement
- CC0
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