Statue of a Lion
2nd century A.D.
- Medium
- Marble-like limestone
- Dimensions
- 114.5 × 64 cm
- Status
- In Museum Collection
- Collect24 Art ID
- C24-236658
Statue of a lion with the head turned slightly towards its right. The legs and tail are missing, and the front part of the lower jaw is a modern restoration. The ribs and some musculature of the hind legs are visible. The lion was likely originally in a crouching position. The mane is composed of large pointed locks that curl slightly at the ends. The shape of a C is incised at the base of the tail.
Provenance
The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
Registry history
- 2nd century A.D. — Recorded in the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum — sculpture
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