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Object NameLion Figure

Made FromNon-lead Glass

Dateabout 1960-1980

Techniquepressed

SizeOverall H: 6.4 cm, W: 4.2 cm, D: 5 cm

Accession Number88.6.52

Credit LineGift from Estate of Zachary Taylor

Curatorial Area(s)

Postwar and Contemporary

Place Made

China

Physical DescriptionTranslucent light green non-lead glass; pressed. Figure of a lion, seated on its haunches, with one front leg resting on a ball; a chain around its neck, with a bell (?) hanging at the front, a tassel on its back; seated on a square platform with square drapery hanging over the sides; basal band with raised dots; ground flat bottom; paper sticker on the front, inscribed "Peking Glass / 5500 / as is" in ballpoint.
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