Fragmentary Winged Lion (Left profile)

Unknown

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Upper part of figure preserved, including the head, shoulder and much of the wings. Some embellishment (incised lines to mark the wings and on the muzzle) on the surface, but much is worn. The lion's mouth is open, and a number of the teeth preserved. The wings curl back to form an open circle above the back.

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Details

Title: Fragmentary Winged Lion (Left profile)
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 6th century B.C.
Location Created: Etruria
Physical Dimensions: 48 × 56 × 23 cm (18 7/8 × 22 1/16 × 9 1/16 in.)
Type: Mythological figure
External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
Medium: Tufa
Terms of Use: Open Content
Number: 77.AA.76
Culture: Etruscan
Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California, Gift of Gordon McLendon
Creator Display Name: Unknown
Classification: Sculpture (Visual Works)