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Collection Online as of June 8, 2023

Lion

獅子

1662–1722

Part of a set. See all set records

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

(1661-1722)

Porcelain with overglaze enamel decoration

Overall: 45.1 cm (17 3/4 in.)

Gift of Mrs. Worcester R. Warner for the Worcester R. Warner Collection 1930.642

Location

not on view

Description

This porcelain lion is a pair with 1930.643. The female is with a cub, while the male lion holds a ball. Guardian lions were traditionally placed in front of buildings to protect from harmful spiritual or human forces.

Provenance
?-1930
Mrs. Worcester R. [Cornelia Blakemore] Warner [1859-1947], Cleveland, OH, given to the Cleveland Museum of Art
1930-
The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
Source URL: https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1930.642