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Figure of lion mounted as lamp

probably 19th century
Not on view
This Buddhist lion mounted as a lamp forms a pair with another in the Lehman Collection (1975.1.1728). The lions sit on high plinths, which have a removable drawer. The animals — 1975.1.1728 is the female with her cub, and 1975.1.1729 is the male with his traditional brocaded ball — are decorated in green, yellow, and white glazes. They are fairly well modeled and display a certain amount of animation. The condition is good, except for repairs to the ears in both pieces.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Figure of lion mounted as lamp
  • Artist: Chinese , Qing Dynasty
  • Date: probably 19th century
  • Culture: Chinese
  • Medium: Porcelain with colored glazes.
  • Dimensions: Height: 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm.)
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.1.1729
  • Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection

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