Lion
1662–1722
- Medium
- porcelain with overglaze enamel decoration
- Dimensions
- Overall: 45.1 cm (17 3/4 in.)
- Genre
- sculpture
- Museum
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Styles
Tags
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi reign (1661-1722)
About
This porcelain lion is a pair with 1930.643. The female is with a cub, while the male lion holds a ball. Guardian lions were traditionally placed in front of buildings to protect from harmful spiritual or human forces.