Lion Protome, probably for a Throne

India Uttar Pradesh, Mathura region

South Asiansandstonestone

Date

c. 2nd century

Medium

Spotted red sandstone

Dimensions

82.6 × 47 × 317.5 cm (32 1/2 × 18 1/2 × 125 in.)

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

Gift of Marilynn B. Alsdorf

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