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Unknown
Chinese Lion19th century

Not on view
Small carved sculpture of a crouching lion-like mythical creature with scrolling mane, open mouth, and paws gripping a ridged ball; dark brown with copper-toned highlights

Unknown, Chinese Lion, 19th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Chinese Lion
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
19th century
Period
Edo period (1603-1868) or Meiji period (1868-1912)
Medium
Wood (with lacquer added later)
Dimensions
1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. (3.8 x 3.8 x 2.8 cm)
Credit Line
Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection
Accession Number
AC1998.249.298
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Japanese Art