Lion

獅子

1662–1722
Location: not on view
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Description

This porcelain lion is a pair with 1930.642. This lion holding a ball is considered male, while the nurturing female is depicted with a cub. Guardian lions were traditionally placed in front of buildings to protect from harmful spiritual or human forces.
Lion

Lion

1662–1722

China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi reign (1661-1722)

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