The Cleveland Museum of Art
Collection Online as of March 29, 2024
Lion (base)
1662–1722
(1644-1911), Kangxi reign (1661-1722)
Overall: 45.2 cm (17 13/16 in.)
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.- ?-1930Mrs. Worcester R. [Cornelia Blakemore] Warner [1859-1947], Cleveland, OH, given to the Cleveland Museum of Art1930-The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
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Source URL:
https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1930.643.b