Molded lion bust
Molded lion bust
Place of OriginEgypt or Italy
Date1st-2nd century CE
DimensionsL: 1 1/2 in. (3.6 cm); W: 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)
MediumMold-pressed monochrome glass.
ClassificationGlass
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1923.1585
Not on View
DescriptionIrregular fragment showing 3/4 view of lion head and paw in high relief (opaque blue glass). Neck stretched and head twisted to left, with mouth open, deeply-set eyes, and waving mane lying close to body. Paw seems to be raised on an object, and positioned just under chin of the lion.
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
Possibly 1st century BCE
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century CE
Early Imperial Period, 1st century BCE - 4th century CE
1st century BCE - 2nd century CE
Late Republican
Probably 1830-1835
1st century BCE - 4th century CE
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