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Lion (base)
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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 (base) (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.b
