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Lion

Date: 1662–1722
Medium: porcelain with overglaze enamel decoration
Culture: China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi reign (1661-1722)
Department: Chinese Art
Institution: Cleveland Museum of Art

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.

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