Jade Stylized Recumbent Lion
Artist
Unknown
CultureChinese | Ming Dynasty
Date1368-1644
MediumNephrite
DimensionsOverall: 2 3/8 x 4 1/4 in. (6 x 10.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.214
Not on view
DescriptionJade figurine of a crouching fu lion. Reclining lion crouches with brocade ball under his two front feet. Wide snarling mouth open, he looks to his right. Has tri-partite curled tail and fur on back indicated by regular incised lines. Jade of a light green mottled color with the brown "skin" of the stone utilized in the lion's head and fore paws.Label TextJade Stylized Recumbent Lion, 1368 to 1644 Chinese, Ming Dynasty Nephrite, 2 3/8 x 4 1/4 in. Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.214
Unknown
Late Dynasty 5-early Dynasty 6, reigns of Unas or Pepy I, 2375-2287 B.C.E.
