Lion, M.C. 3841

Type(s) of object(s): sculpture, ceramic, china name(s): statuette materials and techniques: stoneware, alkaline glaze, sancai glaze place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 21. 1cm length: 11. 2cm width: 11. 2cm description: lion having a hexagonal bouquet holder on his back, he is seated and carries under his right paw another lion, rectangular base with openwork historical commentary: inventoried following the 2000 survey mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: cernuschi, henri date of acquisition: 1896 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 3841. Unknown date