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Guardian Lion

CultureChinese
DateQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MediumWhite glazed porcelain
DimensionsOverall: 5 inches (12.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. J. M. Curtice
Object number39-33/3
On View
Not on view
Collections
DescriptionGuardian lion seated on a square base, foot on a ball. Support for incense stuck at the side.
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Guardian Lion
Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
39-33/2
Guardian Lion
ca. 681 C.E.
33-670
Tympanum
Tang dynasty (618-907 C.E.)
30-45
Vaisravana
1516
79-54
Miniature Ritual Vessel Lamp
Northern Wei dynasty (386-534 C.E.)
F86-45/2
Overall - image provided by exhibitor, not for public use
Gonkar Gyatso
January 31, 2022
2025.29.20
Guardian Lion
Tang dynasty (618-906 C.E.)
35-60
side A overall
Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
35-321/1
Censer
Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
35-321/2
recto overall
Jean-Joseph Lepaute
1813
F66-44.1-20
PR side overall oblique
510-540 C.E.
40-31/1
Guardian Lion
510-540 C.E.
40-31/2