Guardian Lion

(Six Dynasties, Northern Wei period (386-535))

Guardian Lion

DateNorthern Wei period (386-535)
Mediumstone
Dimensionsobject: 25 1/4 × 9 3/4 × 12 5/8 in. (64.1 × 24.8 × 32.1 cm) crate: 38 × 40 × 24 in., 508 lb. (96.5 × 101.6 × 61 cm, 230.4 kg)
ClassificationSCULPTURE
Credit LineSBMA, Gift of Mrs. Ina T. Campbell
Object number1946.1.2
Subject(s)
  • animal
  • lion
Collection
  • Asian
Sub-Collection(s)
  • Chinese
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