To find the Guardian, listen to the clues.

The next Guardian is a sculpture

The Guardian is made of bronze

The Guardian is four-legged

The Guardian is the King of the Animals

The Guardian has no tail

The Guardian has a mane

Well done!

Monumental Lion: An Acoustic Automaton (?)
GUARDIAN
LEVEL 6

Southern Spain or southern Italy
1000–1200
Bronze
Louvre Abu Dhabi

A closer look

Did you know…?

Acoustic Automaton This lion was probably an automaton that roared like a wild beast through a tube connected to its mouth.

Masterpiece of Islamic Art It is a remarkable example of Islamic art, and was most likely owned by a wealthy ruler.

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It’s a lion…

I’m a bit scared.

Who are you,

little creature

with big ears?

I am Volpi.

I live in the museum.

By the way,

everything is going wrong

in my gallery…

The artworks aren’t doing

as they’re told.

Indeed… Can we help?

A LITTLE creature

like you?

Help a lion like ME?

I can try.

You’re smart…

Go on,

the puzzles are waiting…

If you win all the games on the list, the Guardian will give its Star to you.