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Head of a Lion7th century

Not on view
Terracotta sculpture of a feline head, possibly a lion, with open mouth, almond-shaped eyes, and pitted salmon-pink surface, mounted on a thin metal rod
Terracotta sculpture of a feline head, likely a lion or leopard, with hollowed eyes, open mouth showing teeth, and small rounded ears; rough, pitted surface with reddish-brown clay; mounted on a metal display stand against a dark background.
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Head of a Lion
Place Made
India, Uttar Pradesh (?)
Date Made
7th century
Medium
Red sandstone
Dimensions
10 1/2 x 9 x 15 3/4 in. (26.67 x 22.86 x 40 cm)
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Accession Number
M.84.56.1
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art
Selected Bibliography
  • El Universo de la India: Obras Maestras del Museo de Arte del Condado de Los Angeles. Santiago: Centro Cultural Palacio La Moneda, 2012.