Guardian lion
Place of OriginChina
DynastyNorthern Wei dynasty (386-534)
MaterialsBuff gray, fine-grained limestone
DimensionsH. 32 in x W. 16 in x D. 18 1/2 in, H. 81.3 cm x W. 40.6 cm x D. 47 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60S148+
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsSculpture
On View
Not on view
approx. 650-700
prob. 800-900
probably 618-800
approx. 650-700
581-618
approx. 700
500-600
1300-1400