Limestone head of a lion from a votive stele (?)

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

The head of a large lion is turned to the left. The mane is smooth, the mouth open, the tongue extended, and the teeth clearly shown.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 6th or early 5th century BCE

Medium

Limestone

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76