Gold head of a lion

Unknown

ca. 450–400 BCE · Gold · Greek and Roman Art

Because it has no back or loop, it is unclear whether the object was originally a finial or part of a pendant.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 450–400 BCE

Medium

Gold

Culture

Greek, Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76