<em>Figure of Recumbent Lion</em>, 305 B.C.E.–395 C.E. Limestone, 12 3/8 x 6 5/16 x 21 5/8 in. (31.5 x 16.1 x 55 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1500E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.1500E_NegA_SL4.jpg)

Figure of Recumbent Lion

Medium: Limestone

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:305 B.C.E.–395 C.E.

Dimensions: 12 3/8 x 6 5/16 x 21 5/8 in. (31.5 x 16.1 x 55 cm)

Collections:

Accession Number: 37.1500E

Image: 37.1500E_NegA_SL4.jpg,unedited master file

Catalogue Description:
Limestone figure of a recumbent lion, in similar pose to statues from Soleb now in the British Museum, with fore-legs crossed and face turned to the left. The mane depicted in a classical manner, with the locks of hair tangled up.

Brooklyn Museum