Lion
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Lion

TitleLion
Date618–907 7th century
Mediummarble
ClassificationSculpture
OriginChina, Tang dynasty (618-907) China
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineLion, 618–907. China, Tang dynasty (618-907). Marble; overall: 15.9 cm (6 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, The Kelvin Smith Collection, given by Mrs. Kelvin Smith, 1985.374
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Lion” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 618–907. It is executed in marble and classified as sculpture. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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