pair of lions

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pair of lions , late 1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

Where object was made: China

Material/technique: glaze; stoneware

Credit line: Gift of Dr. Mary F. Gray

Accession number: 1997.0443.01-2

Not on display

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Empire of Things

Chinese guardian lions are usually presented in pairs of one male and one female. In this pair, the female lion on the left closes its mouth, and the male lion on the right opens its mouth. Together, their mouth shapes symbolize the pronunciation of the sacred word “om.”

Cabinet of Curiosities

Chinese guardian lions are usually presented in pairs of one male and one female. In this pair, the female lion on the left closes its mouth, and the male lion on the right opens its mouth. Together, their mouth shapes symbolize the pronunciation of the sacred word “om.”

Empire of Things

Chinese guardian lions are usually presented in pairs of one male and one female. In this pair, the female lion on the left closes its mouth, and the male lion on the right opens its mouth. Together, their mouth shapes symbolize the pronunciation of the sacred word “om.”

Empire of Things

Chinese guardian lions are usually presented in pairs of one male and one female. In this pair, the female lion on the left closes its mouth, and the male lion on the right opens its mouth. Together, their mouth shapes symbolize the pronunciation of the sacred word “om.”