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Creator: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Asian ArtSculpture2nd–3rd century

Artwork Details

Title	Lion
Medium	Schist
Dimensions	H. 19 1/2 in. ( 49.5 cm)
Classification	Sculpture
Department	Asian Art
Date	2nd–3rd century
Credit Line	Purchase, 1932
Object Page	View at The Met

Cultural Origin

Culture	Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Date Range	100 – 299

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 38503