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Written by: Seda BozkurtResearcher · Old Master Paintings
Antiquities · Catalogue no. 13508
Anonymous, Dynasty 26 or laterLion Head
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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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.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Dynasty 26 or later |
|---|---|
| Date | 664–332 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Egypt, Late period (715–332 BCE), Dynasty 26 or later |
| Medium | glassy faience |
| Dimensions | Overall: 3 x 2.8 x 3 cm (1 3/16 x 1 1/8 x 1 3/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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