Lot Essay
Cf. M. Comstock and C. Vermeule, Greek, Etruscan & Roman Bronzes, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 1971, p. 307, no. 433 for the type.
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SECOND HALF OF 6TH CENTURY B.C.
Details
A WEST GREEK BRONZE FIGURE OF A LION
SECOND HALF OF 6TH CENTURY B.C.
The recumbent lion with thick detailed mane, tail curled over its hindquarters, traces of iron pin through its back
1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm.) long
SECOND HALF OF 6TH CENTURY B.C.
The recumbent lion with thick detailed mane, tail curled over its hindquarters, traces of iron pin through its back
1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm.) long
Provenance
Acquired in 1992.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium