Lion-Headed Demon (Kala): Famous Sculpture

This Asian sculpture, dating to 9th century. Made from andesite, it measures With Pin: 42 × 32.4 × 32.4 cm (16 1/2 × 12 3/4 × 12 3/4 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago. The museum's public domain images are available under CC0 for any use.

It's at the Art Institute of Chicago in Illinois. The AIC is one of the largest and oldest art museums in the United States.

It dates to 9th century. It's made from andesite.

Made from andesite, it measures With Pin: 42 × 32.4 × 32.4 cm (16 1/2 × 12 3/4 × 12 3/4 in.). It's part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago.

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