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Lion’s Head
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This terracotta sculpture is molded in the shape of a lion’s head. The lion opens its mouth and lolls out its tongue, showing off large upper and lower incisors (broken on one side). A mane spreads out around the lion’s head, framing the face. Lion heads like this one often served as architectural decoration.
| Artist / Maker | Greece |
|---|---|
| Date | 500–400 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Greece |
| Medium | terracotta |
| Dimensions | Overall: 24.3 cm (9 9/16 in.) |
| Department | Greek and Roman Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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