Bronze lion paw

Unknown

7th century BCE · Bronze · Greek and Roman Art

Form of a lion's paw with four toes; at back, rectangular socket with remains of iron. This paw, along with 74.51.5568, was long considered part of a rod tripod. Recent study has revealed that they belong with a paw now in Berlin and that all three probably come from a piece of furniture, such as a three-legged table (note the terracotta example, 74.51.1790) a support, or a candelabrum.

Artist

Unknown

Date

7th century BCE

Medium

Bronze

Culture

Possibly Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76