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Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Such lions are often seen as components of the bases of late Gandharan images.
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Title: Pair of Lions with Attendant
Date: 3rd–5th century
Culture: Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Medium: Schist
Dimensions: H. 20 in. (50.8 cm)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015
Accession Number: 2015.500.4.2, .3
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