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Foot of a cista
Roman
Imperial Period
1st century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Height: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Henry Lillie Pierce Fund
Accession Number98.681
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsVessels
Catalogue Raisonné
Greek, Etruscan, & Roman Bronzes (MFA), no. 457; Sculpture in Stone and Bronze (MFA), p. 125 (additional published references).
DescriptionFoot of a cista. The head and wings of a winged lion, with its tongue hanging out, emerge from a calyx, which ends in a lion's leg and paw. Hard green and brown patina; traces of dirt.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren (according to his records: from Savona); 1898: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren for
$ 69,618.13 (this figure is the total price for MFA 98.641-98.940)
$ 69,618.13 (this figure is the total price for MFA 98.641-98.940)