LION
Creator(s): John Cheere (Attributed to)
On view in: South Lawn
About this object
Lion in stone said to be from Old Somerset House in London. The lion is lying down with his head upright. He wears a crown on top of his head and he has a full mane. His head is turned slightly to the right. His tail curls around the right side of the base.
- Object name:
- LION
- Made from:
- Stone
- Made in:
- England
- Date made:
- ca. 1700
- Size:
- H. 60 1/2 in., W. 85 in., D. 29 in. (without base)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 72.38
- Class:
- GARDEN
- Signature marks:
- INSCRIPTION This stone lion dated 1700 was on the terrace of Old Somerset House in London, England which was originally built in 1700 and torn down in 1909.
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973