Bathing Lions
Recently, this pair of monumental bronze Japanese lions was cleaned in preparation for display. The lions are a recent gift to the museum. This coming winter they will be repaired and pedestals constructed. Look for them outside the museum in May 2013.
One bronze lion arriving at the bath-house.
These guys are heavy. The bronze lions are also rarer than their stone cousins.
Looks like he enjoys a shower.
Ready for your close-up, Mr Lion?
6 Responses to “Bathing Lions”
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Nancy on August 11th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
Unlike cats, these lions don’t seem to mind their bath.
janet on August 14th, 2012 at 11:33 am
They look quite pleased, don’t they? I can’t wait to meet them!
cb on September 18th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
Its really interesting to see how the conservationists prepare for the objects to be moved into the museum. It looks like the are using the forklift to move the lions when they are on the wooden palates, but i could be wrong.I wonder what the conservationist is spraying the bronze lions with.
vanessa831 on September 18th, 2012 at 1:30 pm
I thought the lions were extremely beautiful, i can totally see a pair in my house for decor. it would fit perfectly.
Maritza Bautista on September 18th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
Wow! Magnificent statues. They are life size, and well behaved lol. Where were the status found?
gonz2848 on September 18th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
Japanese lions look awesome. They remind me of gargoyles monsters with a little bit of dragon,devil, bulldog similarities. i cant wait too visit them either and take a picture with those mut lions.