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Written by: Kerem TekinResearcher · Old Master Paintings
Antiquities · Catalogue no. 14775
IranComposite Lion and Bull
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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Combining the strength of the lion and the fertility of the bull, this creature must have served as an object of worship in a temple or shrine.
| Artist / Maker | Iran |
|---|---|
| Date | 1500–1000 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Iran |
| Medium | bronze, cast |
| Dimensions | Overall: 11.4 x 9.7 x 14.8 cm (4 1/2 x 3 13/16 x 5 13/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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