Forepart of a reclining lion
This small sculpture depicts the forepart of a reclining male lion lying on his side and with his front paws crossed over each other in a realistic and relaxed position. The lion’s body is treated in detail, however the depiction of his mane was only partially executed. The size of this artwork together with this feature allows to determine that the piece belongs to an intriguing group of small sculptures and relief works that are often called sculptor’s models but that may have served as donations.
Artwork Details
- Title: Forepart of a reclining lion
- Period: Late Period–Ptolemaic Period
- Date: ca. 400–30 B.C.
- Geography: From Egypt
- Medium: Limestone
- Dimensions: L. 12 × W. 9 × H. 11 cm (4 3/4 × 3 9/16 × 4 5/16 in.)
- Credit Line: Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020
- Object Number: 2021.41.147
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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400–200 B.C.
ca. 707–690 BC
278–270 B.C.
300–250 B.C.
ca. 690–650 B.C.
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