Figure of a Lion
1887 (Made)
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Figure of a guardian lion (chinthe) carved in sandalwood (?). The treatment is haracteristic of Burmese guardian lions (chinthe), which often line the approach to Buddhist temples and monasteries. The lion's mouth is slightly open, its tongue is extended, and its mane, tail, and limbs point upwards.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Carved, sandalwood |
| Brief description | guardian lion (chinthe) carved sandalwood, Burma, 1887 |
| Physical description | Figure of a guardian lion (chinthe) carved in sandalwood (?). The treatment is haracteristic of Burmese guardian lions (chinthe), which often line the approach to Buddhist temples and monasteries. The lion's mouth is slightly open, its tongue is extended, and its mane, tail, and limbs point upwards. |
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| Credit line | Given by Lt Col C.H. Sheppard, 37 Queen's Gate Gardens, S.W.7 |
| Object history | Given by Lt Col C.H. Sheppard, 37 Queen's Gate Gardens, S.W.7. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. R.P. 1921- 3172 |
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| Accession number | IM.209-1921 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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