
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Guardian Lion-Dogs
- Date
- mid-13th century
- Medium
- Japanese cypress with lacquer, gold leaf, and color
- Culture
- Japan
- Department
- Asian Art
- Institution
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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