Guardian Lion (Koma inu)
latter half of the 13th century
Medium/TechniqueJapanese cypress with polychrome; jointed woodblock construction
Dimensions53.2 cm (20 11/16 in.) (height of figure)
Credit LineJulia Bradford Huntington James Fund
Accession number03.669
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Not on viewClassificationsSculpture
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ProvenancePurchased at Matsuki Sale, New York
latter half of the 13th century
dated 1321 (Genko 2)
12th century
12th century
latter half 11th – first half 12th centuries
14th century
latter half of the 9th century
latter half of the 9th century
late 8th – early 9th centuries
dated 1328 (Karyaku 3)
dated 1844 (Tenpô 15)
dated 1844 (Tenpô 15)