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Throne leg
Unknown6th century BCE - 4th century BCE
The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel
These lion-shaped throne legs are similar to those belonging to the royal thrones of Persian kings. They may have belonged to the throne of the governor of Samaria. Drawing: Persian king seated on a throne, depicted on a relief from Persepolis, 5th century BCE.
Credit: Gift of Ruth Ben-Haim, Jerusalem, in memory of Saul Ben-Haim
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- Title: Throne leg
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 6th century BCE - 4th century BCE
- Location: Samaria
- Type: Throne leg
- Rights: The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Photo © The Israel Museum, Jerusalem / by Meidad Suchowolski
- External Link: Israel Museum, Jerusalem
- Medium: Bronze
- Dimensions: H: 36.3 cm, W: 10 cm
- Curator: Dayagi-Mendels, Michal
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