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Collections

Finial in the Shape of a Winged Lion12th-13th century

Not on view
Small bronze sculpture of a winged feline creature with inlaid eyes, scrolling tail and wing tips, and incised circular body decoration, with green and reddish-brown patina
Bronze sculpture of a standing winged feline creature with a curled tail, covered in green patina, with incised decorative patterns on the wings and haunches.
Title
Finial in the Shape of a Winged Lion
Place Made
Iran
Date Made
12th-13th century
Medium
Bronze, engraved
Dimensions
2 3/8 x 1 3/4 in. (6.03 x 4.45 cm)
Credit Line
The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection, gift of Joan Palevsky
Accession Number
M.73.5.312
Classification
Metal
Collecting Area
Art of the Middle East: Islamic
Selected Bibliography
  • Pal, Pratapaditya, ed. Islamic Art: The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection. Los Angeles: Museum Associates, 1973.