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Lion's Face

8th century
Not on view
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.
A large stucco lion’s face was revealed in situ at Chedi Chula Pathon during the 1939 excavation at Nakhon Pathom by the French Mission led by Pierre Dupont and Thailand’s Fine Arts Department. Spectacular in size and expressiveness, it would have formed part of sculptural panels flanking the basement stairs. It exhibits the same features as the sculptural lion from Wat Phra Men displayed nearby and is probably from the same workshop.

cat. no. 129

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Lion's Face
  • Date: 8th century
  • Culture: Central Thailand
  • Medium: Stucco
  • Dimensions: H. 17 5/16 in. (44 cm); W. 18 7/8 in. (48 cm); D. 7 1/16 in. (18 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Lent by National Museum, Bangkok (4085)
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art