Lion
Unknown Artist
1662–1722
Medium
porcelain with overglaze enamel decoration
Dimensions
h. 45.2 cm
Classification
Sculpture
Department
Chinese Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Worcester R. Warner for the Worcester R. Warner Collection
Accession Number
1930.643.a
About this artwork
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.