Lion (M.C. 4542), Entre 1700 et 1800

Author(s): anonymous date of production: between 1700 and 1800 dating in century: 18th century type of object(s): decorative arts, ceramics, sculpture, china name(s): statuette materials and techniques: porcelain, casting, sancai glaze place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 5. 2cm length: 8. 4cm width: 6. 6cm description: little lion lying down, turns his head to the left. 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. 4542. Object Type: sculpture. Genre: figurine. Date: Entre 1700 et 1800. Place of creation: Qing dynasty. Dimensions: height: 5.2 cm (2 in) ; width: 6.6 cm (2.5 in). Medium: porcelain. Collection: Musée Cernuschi.