Limestone statuette of a lion

Unknown

late 6th–early 5th century BCE · Limestone · Greek and Roman Art

The lion may have been part of a group in which he was being subdued by Herakles.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 6th–early 5th century BCE

Medium

Limestone

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76