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Standing lion
Near Eastern, Iranian, Median
Iron Age
8th–7th century B.C.
Findspot: Azerbaijan
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of H. D. Motamed
Accession Number60.402
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionBronze standing lion on a small base. It is much stylized and corroded. It is crude work. The base is uneven.
ProvenanceProbably from Azerbaijan. By 1960: Gift of H. D. Motamed.
(Accession date: April 14, 1960)
(Accession date: April 14, 1960)