The lion is crouching with its hind legs bent under the body and its forelegs stretched forward. The head is upraised and the tail is twisted under the body and up around the right back hip. The lion head with large eyes and open jaws exposing a pipe opening in the mouth. The mane is covering the fore part of the elongated body. The features of the head and the mane are incised. This large bronze lion is modeled with a majestic attitude, with strong expression of the face. It is modeled in the Late Roman style, with large eyes and with schematic details of the mane and the paws.

REFERENCE #

SI_RM_1105

CIVILIZATION

Roman, 300 C.E. -500 C.E.

SIZE

L. 25 cm. , H. 15.5 cm.

CONDITION

Right hind paw damaged, left forepaw restored. Fine green patina

PRICE

Sold

PROVENANCE

Ex. Lee Hunt collection.