NEG002
Early Islamic glass lion (zoomorphic balsamarium).
7th-9th century AD
L. 9 cm (3 1/2 in.), H. 7.5 cm (3 in.)
Repaired clean break at the back of the body, chipped at the spout.
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The lion with raised vertical mane, applied eyes, upraised tail, and double zigzag trailing along the body. It is standing with lifted head and open mouth, functioning as the vessel spout. Another opening between the fore and front legs.
Cf. Bird in similar style: Kunz, M. and Beat Rütti, Kunstmuseum Luzern, 1981, p. 125, fig. 525.
For the more common type, of camel-shaped vessels see:
Cf. Israeli, Y., Israel Museum, 2003, p. 338, fig. 441.
Kunz, M. and Beat Rütti, 3000 Jahre Glaskunst von der Antike bis zum Jugendstil, Kunstmuseum Luzern, 1981.
Israeli, Y., Ancient Glass in the Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 2003.
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