Lion
100–299
- Medium
- sandstone
- Dimensions
- Overall: 47 cm (18 1/2 in.)
- Genre
- Sculpture
- Museum
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Tags
Northern India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura, Kushan period
About
Roaring lions such as this have been found on the throne of Kushan kings. Early sculptures of the Buddha also show him seated on a lion throne, and the roar of his teachings (dharma) extends throughout the world.