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Lion Applique

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

MEDIUM Bronze
DATES 4th–3rd century B.C.E.
PERIOD Late Period to Ptolemaic Period
DIMENSIONS 5 5/8 x 8 1/8 in. (14.3 x 20.7 cm) mount (Display backing made in 2015): 7 x 9 1/2 in. (17.8 x 24.1 cm)  (show scale)
ACCESSION NUMBER 57.40
CREDIT LINE Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Bronze applique of a walking lion, head frontal. Tang for attachment under each foot and on top of head. Cross bar on back of each foot. Probably representing the god Mahes, a votive offering? Condition: Broken across rear leg and tail. One paw missing. One chip on upper body (top edge). Tang on head broken. Considerable corrosion on body. Rear leg repaired.
MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
CAPTION Lion Applique, 4th–3rd century B.C.E. Bronze, 5 5/8 x 8 1/8 in. (14.3 x 20.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 57.40. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 57.40_55.141_PS9.jpg)
IMAGE group, 57.40_55.141_PS9.jpg.
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