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Howling Lion1st century B.C.-A.D. 2nd century

Not on view
Small bronze sculpture of a rearing animal with open mouth, head thrown back, forepaws raised, with green and russet patina and two attachment pins beneath
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Howling Lion
Culture
Roman
Date Made
1st century B.C.-A.D. 2nd century
Medium
Bronze, cast
Dimensions
2 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. (6 x 3.5 cm)
Credit Line
The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection of Ancient Near Eastern and Central Asian Art, gift of The Ahmanson Foundation
Accession Number
M.76.97.939
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
European Painting and Sculpture: Greek and Roman
Selected Bibliography
  • Ancient Bronzes, Ceramics, and Seals: The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection of Ancient Near Eastern, Central Asiatic, and European Art. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1981.