ClassificationsAsian Art
Cameo with Lion's Head Framed within an Oval Plaque
AAT Object Form/Functionheads (representations)
AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
AAT Object Techniquecameos (sculptures)
AAT Object Form/Functionlion's head (motif)
Possible OriginChina, Asia
CultureChina
Dateca. 1995
MediumCorundum var. ruby
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions1/2 x 7/16 x 3/16 in. (1.3 x 1.1 x 0.5 cm)
Object number2012.032.054
ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California.
Status
Not on viewCollections
- Asian Art
ca. 3rd Century CE
ca. 3rd Century CE
ca. 400 BCE-100 CE
581-906 CE
25 BCE-220 CE
25 BCE-220 CE
25 BCE-220 CE
206 BCE-220 CE
late 18th-early 19th Century CE
