Lion
latter half of the 13th century
Medium/TechniqueJapanese cypress with polychrome; joined woodblock construction
Dimensions45.3 cm (17 13/16 in.) (height of figure)
Credit LineJulia Bradford Huntington James Fund
Accession number03.670
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Not on viewClassificationsSculpture
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ProvenancePurchased at Matsuki Sale, New York
dated 1321 (Genko 2)
12th century
12th century
14th century
dated 1328 (Karyaku 3)
dated 1844 (Tenpô 15)
dated 1844 (Tenpô 15)
14th century
latter half of the 13th century
12th century
latter half of the 13th century
13th–14th centuries