The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of December 14, 2024

Lion

Lion

1662–1722
(1644-1911), Kangxi reign (1661-1722)
porcelain with overglaze enamel decoration
Overall: 45.2 cm (17 13/16 in.)
Gift of Mrs. Worcester R. Warner for the Worcester R. Warner Collection 1930.643.a
Location: not on view

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.
  • ?-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
  • "The Worchester R. Warner Collection." The Bulletin of the Cleveland Museum of Art18, no..6 pt. 2 (June 1931): 128-138. Reproduced: p. 132; Mentioned: p. 136 www.jstor.org
  • {{cite web|title=Lion|url=false|author=|year=1662–1722|access-date=14 December 2024|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}

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