THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A GREEK LIMESTONE LION HEAD WATERSPOUT
SOUTH ITALY, CIRCA 4TH CENTURY B.C.
Details
A GREEK LIMESTONE LION HEAD WATERSPOUT
south italy, circa 4th century b.c.
The facing head with a deep furrow dividing the forehead, the mane as preserved a series of radiating locks, the beaded eyes recessed, framed by bulging brows and full cheeks, the flattened nose with chevroned wrinkles, the open, fanged mouth forming the spout, a horizontal molding preserved above the head
8¼ in. (20.95 cm.) as preserved
south italy, circa 4th century b.c.
The facing head with a deep furrow dividing the forehead, the mane as preserved a series of radiating locks, the beaded eyes recessed, framed by bulging brows and full cheeks, the flattened nose with chevroned wrinkles, the open, fanged mouth forming the spout, a horizontal molding preserved above the head
8¼ in. (20.95 cm.) as preserved
Provenance
Kelekian, NY