Fragment of Forepart of Head of Lion

Persian

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Caption

Persian. Fragment of Forepart of Head of Lion. Stone, 2 13/16 × 3 7/16 in. (7.2 × 8.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin, 48.174. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.48.174_NegA_print_bw.jpg)

Culture

Persian

Title

Fragment of Forepart of Head of Lion

Period

Achaemenid Period

Medium

Stone

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

2 13/16 × 3 7/16 in. (7.2 × 8.7 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair Bradley Martin

Accession Number

48.174

Rights

Creative Commons-BY

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