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DEACESSIONED September 24, 2015
Protome: lion's head
Roman
Imperial Period
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Wagner
Accession Number1972.1030
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsVessels
Catalogue Raisonné
Sculpture in Stone and Bronze (MFA), no. 128.
DescriptionLion's head. Two holes at the edge probably for affixing to a wooden surface, such a chest. The mouth opening pierces straight through to the back. Relief is low.
Provenance1972, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Wagner, West Barnstable, MA to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 13, 1972)