Period:Unknown Production date:2ndC-3rdC (circa)
Materials:fired clay
Technique:mould-made
Subjects:animal
Dimensions:Length: 2.50 centimetres
Description:
Fragmentary clay figure depicting a lion’s face. The animal is shown in full frontal view with its head surrounded by the mane. Eyes, cheeks and forehead are bulging, giving the lion an evil expression. The fact that the plaque is flat on the reverse side suggests that it was applied to another object, probably a vessel.
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Comments:
Materials:fired clay
Technique:mould-made
Subjects:animal
Dimensions:Length: 2.50 centimetres
Description:
Fragmentary clay figure depicting a lion’s face. The animal is shown in full frontal view with its head surrounded by the mane. Eyes, cheeks and forehead are bulging, giving the lion an evil expression. The fact that the plaque is flat on the reverse side suggests that it was applied to another object, probably a vessel.
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