Sculptor's Model Head of a Lion Roaring

ca. 525–404 B.C.E.

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Caption

Sculptor's Model Head of a Lion Roaring, ca. 525–404 B.C.E.. Limestone, 5 9/16 x 3 3/8 x 5 1/16 in. (14.1 x 8.5 x 12.8 cm) mount (display dimensions): 5 1/2 x 4 x 5 1/2 in. (14 x 10.2 x 14 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 34.1190. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Title

Sculptor's Model Head of a Lion Roaring

Date

ca. 525–404 B.C.E.

Dynasty

Dynasty 27

Period

First Persian Period

Geography

Possible place made: Leontopolis (Tell el Muqdam), Egypt

Medium

Limestone

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

5 9/16 x 3 3/8 x 5 1/16 in. (14.1 x 8.5 x 12.8 cm) mount (display dimensions): 5 1/2 x 4 x 5 1/2 in. (14 x 10.2 x 14 cm)

Credit Line

Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund

Accession Number

34.1190

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