Bronze attachment with head of a lion

Unknown

ca. 1st–2nd century A.D · Bronze · Greek and Roman Art

This lively head of a lion adorned an axle rod of a Roman chariot and represents the continuation of long-lived Etruscan tradition of decorating parade chariots.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1st–2nd century A.D

Medium

Bronze

Culture

Roman, Gaul (?)

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020