Limestone incense burner on three legs
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The three feet, in the shape of lion’s paws, support a circular base decorated with concave tongues.
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The three feet, in the shape of lion’s paws, support a circular base decorated with concave tongues.
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Title: Limestone incense burner on three legs
Period: Hellenistic or Roman
Date: 330 BCE–CE 300
Culture: Cypriot
Medium: Limestone
Dimensions: Overall: 3 15/16 x 4 1/8 in. (10 x 10.5 cm)
Classification: Miscellaneous-Stone
Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Accession Number: 74.51.5159
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