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GrB055
Greek Classical bronze lion with inscription.
5th-4th century BC.
L.8.1 cm. (3 3/16 in.).
Missing tail loop, otherwise perfect. Reddish patina with green spots.
Ex. Gallery "Ancient and Medieval Art", 1990.
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The lion is crouching with the head turned up to the right, the forelegs extended forward and the back legs bent at the body sides. The tail is twisted in a loop at the back.
The lion is modeled in a fine classical style, in a majestic attitude with calm, yet strong expression.
A Greek inscription is incised around the back of the lion.

Cf. The George Ortiz Collection, 1993, fig.109.
Comstock, M., and Vermeule, Museum of Fine Arts Boston, 1971, p.307-308, figs. 433-433A


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