Lot Essay
For a similar example see no. 90, p. 109 in Kozloff, ed., Animals in Ancient Art from the Leo Mildenberg Collection.
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ARCHAIC PERIOD, CIRCA MID 6TH CENTURY B.C.
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A GREEK BRONZE LION
ARCHAIC PERIOD, CIRCA MID 6TH CENTURY B.C.
Depicted recumbent with its forepaws extended, the head turned to its right, with an incised radiating mane and short rounded ears, a long muzzle and upturned whiskers, the long tail curved over the haunches
4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm.) long
ARCHAIC PERIOD, CIRCA MID 6TH CENTURY B.C.
Depicted recumbent with its forepaws extended, the head turned to its right, with an incised radiating mane and short rounded ears, a long muzzle and upturned whiskers, the long tail curved over the haunches
4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm.) long
Provenance
Art Market, London, 1970s.
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