Description:

Sculptures of lions often stand at the entrances to Buddhist temples, as symbolic guardians. Lions are not native to China and few artists ever saw the real animals. That may be why lions in Chinese art often look a little like dogs.

Glass, carved
Height: 2.6 cm, length: 4.1 cm, width: 2.0 cm

Creator: Unknown

Date: 1800-1900, Qing dynasty

Copyright: Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives

Object ID:N4625