Leaping lion

Detail of a pattern
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At A Glance

  • Period

    7th century
  • Geography

    China
  • Material

    Gilt-bronze
  • Dimension

    H x W x D: 6.7 x 11.2 x 6.7 cm (2 5/8 x 4 7/16 x 2 5/8 in)
  • Accession Number

    S1997.31
  • EDAN ID

    edanmdm:fsg_S1997.31

Object Details

  • Provenance

    To 1978
    Rafi Y. Mottahedeh (d. 1978), New York. [1]
    From 1978 to 1997
    Mildred R. Mottahedeh (1908-2000), New York, ownership transferred to Mrs. Mottahedeh after the death of her husband. [2]
    1997
    J. J. Lally & Co. Oriental Art, New York, acquired from Mildred R. Mottahedeh, New York. [3]
    From 1997
    Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, purchased from J.J. Lally & Co., New York. [4]
    Notes:
    [1] See object file, Collections Management Office.
    [2] See notes dated October 6, 1997, copy in object file, Collections Management Office.
    [3] See Memorandum dated Feb 7, 1997 and invoice from J.J. Lally & Co., copies in object file, Collections Management Office.
    [4] See Acquisition Consideration Form, copy in object file, Collections Management Office.
  • Collection

    Arthur M. Sackler Collection
  • Exhibition History

    The Arts of China (November 18, 1990 to September 7, 2014)
    The Arts of Ancient China (September 21, 1973 to 1978)
  • Previous custodian or owner

    Rafi Y. and Mildred R. Mottahedeh (1908-2000)
    J.J. Lally & Co. Oriental Art (active 1986-2021)
  • Origin

    China
  • Credit Line

    Purchase -- funds provided by members of the Sackler family, Thomas Colville, Mr. and Mrs. James R. Lilley, George J. Fan, and James Lally
  • Type

    Jewelry and Ornament
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