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Lion Water Spoutprobably Roman Period (30 BCE - 395 CE) or later

Not on view
Small bronze lion's head sculpture with verdigris green and reddish-brown patina, open mouth with hollow passage, and incised mane details

Unknown, Lion Water Spout, probably Roman Period (30 BCE - 395 CE) or later, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Carl W. Thomas, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Lion Water Spout
Place Made
Egypt
Date Made
probably Roman Period (30 BCE - 395 CE) or later
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
Height: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); Width: 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm); Length of cylinder and face: 2 3/4 in. (6.9 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Carl W. Thomas
Accession Number
M.80.203.134
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Egyptian Art