Lion Head

664-332 BC

The Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland, United States

Roaring lions are rare in Egyptian art. They are, however, a common fixture in Persian art, from which the lion head in this case undoubtedly takes its stylistic cue.

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Title: Lion Head
Date Created: 664-332 BC
Physical Dimensions: Overall: 3 x 2.8 x 3 cm (1 3/16 x 1 1/8 x 1 3/16 in.)
Type: Sculpture
Rights: CC0
External Link: https://clevelandart.org/art/1974.87
Medium: glassy faience
Department: Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art
Culture: Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 or later
Credit Line: The A. W. Ellenberger, Sr., Endowment Fund
Collection: Egypt - Late Period
Accession Number: 1974.87

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