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Seated Lion

Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Jiajing period (1522-66)
One of a pair of seated lions, cast iron, with inscription containing the date of Ming Chia Ching. Other lion is 1973.795.
15.7 × 13.5 cm (6.2 × 5.3 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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