Seated Lion
Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Jiajing period (1522-66)
Medium
One of a pair of seated lions, cast iron, with inscription containing the date of Ming Chia Ching. Other lion is 1973.795.
Dimensions
26.7 × 15.7 × 13.5 cm (10 1/2 × 6 1/8 × 5 1/4 in.)
Classification
iron
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
130225
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...