FIGURINE OF A LION
Creator(s): Unknown
On view in: Pavilion Hallway
About this object
The lion is lying down and his head is turned so he is looking over his left shoulder. He has a full mane and lies with his paws out front. He has a red stone for one eye and the other is missing. He lies on a rectangular ivory base which is carved with a openwork fret design.
- Object name:
- FIGURINE OF A LION
- Made from:
- Aquamarine -- stone -- ivory
- Made in:
- China
- Date made:
- unknown
- Size:
- 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 62.76
- Class:
- HARDSTONE
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973