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Support in Form of Lion Protome

Datelate 12th/early 13th Century
MediumCast bronze
ClassificationsMetalwork
DimensionsHeight x Width x Diameter:
4 7/8 x 2 5/8 x 3/4 in.
12.5 x 6.7 x 2.0 cm
Credit LineFounders Society Purchase, Cleo and Lester Gruber Fund
Object number1993.3.1
DescriptionTwo Cast Bronze Supports in form of Lion Protomes: Ears and eyes pierced for attachment, body slotted. Hollow back. Possibly to support shallow incense-burner pan.
On View
Not on view
Locations
  • Treatment   Demo Museum (Hanover Square), Conservation, Fine Art
Stand
late 12th/13th Century
Candlestick
late 12th/13th Century
Disk
1100/1400
Buddhist Ornament
17th/19th Century
Disk
1100/1400
Coupe
c 1878
Camel Saddle (Tamsak)
19th/20th Century