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Guardian Lion

A work made of sandstone.
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  • A work made of sandstone.

Date:

Angkor period, 12th century

Artist:

Cambodia

About this artwork

Status

On View, Gallery 142

Department

Arts of Asia

Title

Guardian Lion

Place

Cambodia (Object made in)

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1101–1200

Medium

Sandstone

Dimensions

83.9 × 31.8 × 45.8 cm (33 × 12 1/2 × 18 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Marilynn B. Alsdorf

Reference Number

1997.713

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