Lion
AD 100s-200s
Maker Unknown
Indian and Southeast Asian Art
Lion, AD 100s-200s. Northern India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura, Kushan period (c. 80-320). Sandstone; overall: 47 cm (18 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Edward L. Whittemore Fund 1952.514 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.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Formatted Medium
- sandstone
- Medium
- sandstone
- Dimensions
- Overall: 47 cm (18 1/2 in.)
- Departments
- Indian and Southeast Asian Art
- Accession Number
- 1952.514
- Credit Line
- Edward L. Whittemore Fund
- Exhibitions
- The Art of India and Southeast Asia
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 242A Ancient India
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