Lion-Shaped Vessel

Western Jin dynasty

Macau Museum
Lisbon, Portugal

Some scholars have identified this as a candlestick used in tombs for frightening away demons. Others have interpreted it as an ink well used by scribes.

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Title: Lion-Shaped Vessel
Date Created: Western Jin dynasty
Location: The Macau Museum
Location Created: China
Physical Dimensions: L. 17.6 cm
Photographer: Paulo Alexandrino, Masayuki Kondo
External Link: Download image
Medium: Green glazed stoneware “yueyao”
Art Genre: Pottery
Art Form: Ceramic
Accession Number: Inv. 694

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