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Seated Lion (one of a pair)

Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 209

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 明 雙獅 石雕
  • Title: Seated Lion (one of a pair)
  • Period: Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Marble
  • Dimensions: H. 42 in. (106.7 cm); W. 23 in. (58.4 cm); D.30 in. (76.2 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Vincent Astor, 1979
  • Object Number: 1979.457.1
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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