Where Is Fantastic Lion? See It at Cleveland Museum of Art

This Chinese work, dating to 206 BCE–220 CE. Made from bronze, it measures Overall: 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the Chinese Art department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to 206 BCE–220 CE. It's made from bronze. Dimensions: Overall: 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.).

It's made from bronze. Bronze was the prestige material of the ancient world. Most ancient bronzes were melted down for reuse, making survivors rare.

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