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Lion (base), 1662–1722. porcelain with overglaze enamel decoration, Overall: 45.1 cm (17 3/4 in.). Gift of Mrs. Worcester R. Warner for the Worcester R. Warner Collection, 1930.642.b. CC0.
Lion (base)
1662–1722
Maker Unknown
Chinese Art
Lion (base), 1662–1722. China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi reign (1661-1722). Porcelain with overglaze enamel decoration; overall: 45.1 cm (17 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Worcester R. Warner for the Worcester R. Warner Collection 1930.642.b This porcelain lion is a pair with 1930.643. The female is with a cub, while the male lion holds a ball. Guardian lions were traditionally placed in front of buildings to protect from harmful spiritual or human forces.