This porcelain lion is a pair with 1930.642. This lion holding a ball is considered male, while the nurturing female is depicted with a cub. Guardian lions were traditionally placed in front of buildings to protect from harmful spiritual or human forces.
Physical Dimensions: Overall: 45.2 cm (17 13/16 in.)
Provenance: Mrs. Worcester R. [Cornelia Blakemore] Warner [1859-1947], Cleveland, OH, given to the Cleveland Museum of Art, The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH