<em>Recumbent Lion Amulet</em>, 664–332 B.C.E. Faience, 9/16 x 5/16 x 7/8 in. (1.4 x 0.9 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1251E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1251E_View4.jpg)

Recumbent Lion Amulet

Medium: Faience

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:664–332 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 9/16 x 5/16 x 7/8 in. (1.4 x 0.9 x 2.2 cm) Base: 1 x 1/8 x 5/16 in. (2.5 x 0.3 x 0.9 cm)

Collections:

Accession Number: 37.1251E

Image: CUR.37.1251E_View4.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Medium blue glazed faience amulet representing a lion recumbent upon a rectangular base. The modelling is simple with details being giver by grooves, and most areas being flattish curves. The loop on the lion’s back is large. Condition: Crack in underside of base; darkening in hollows.

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