Cleveland Museum of Art
Lion
- Date
- 100s–200s CE
- Medium
- sandstone
- Culture
- Northern India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura, Kushan period
- Department
- Indian and Southeast Asian Art
- Institution
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Roaring lions such as this have been found on the throne of Kushan kings. Early sculptures of the Buddha also show him seated on a lion throne, and the roar of his teachings (dharma) extends throughout the world.
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