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Collections: Egyptian, Classical, and Ancient Middle Eastern Art: Lion Holding Vessel

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Lion Holding Vessel

Medium: Banded Egyptian alabaster
Possible Place Collected: Leontopolis, Egypt
Dates: 525-404 B.C.E.
Dynasty: XXVII Dynasty
Period: Late Period
Dimensions: 4 x 4 3/4 x 2 in. (10.2 x 12.1 x 5.1 cm)
Collections: Egyptian, Classical, and Ancient Middle Eastern Art
Museum Location: This item is on view in Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity, 19th Dynasty to Roman Period, Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Gallery, 3rd Floor
Accession Number: 53.223
Credit Line: Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
Image: Overall, 53.223_SL1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

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