Figure of a Reclining Lion
Figure of a Reclining Lion
Place of OriginChina, said to be from Xiansi Province
DateProbably Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 CE)
DimensionsL: 2 in. (5.1 cm)
MediumColorless soda-lime-silica glass
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1926.27
Not on View
DescriptionA small, colorless glass figure depicting a lion in a couchant (lying down) position.
1850-1870, or later
1st-2nd century CE
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