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Lion
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About this work
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.
Cleveland Museum of Art’s own descriptionCredit lineLion (獅子), 1662–1722. China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi reign (1661-1722). Porcelain with overglaze enamel decoration; overall: 45.2 cm (17 13/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Worcester R. Warner for the Worcester R. Warner Collection, 1930.643
