Support in Form of Lion Protome
Datelate 12th/early 13th Century
MediumCast bronze
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
4 7/8 x 2 5/8 x 3/4 in.
12.5 x 6.7 x 2.0 cm
ClassificationsMetalwork
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
late 12th/13th Century
1307/1196 BC
1736 - 1795
8th/7th Century BC
1300/1500
c. 1250
c. 1530
1500/1510
late 12th/13th Century
1st Century AD
1989
1st Century BC