
Classical
Hand from a statue on a head of a lion
Hand from a statue on a head of a lion: A bigger than lifesize left hand from possibly a god or mythological statue of Hercules. The hand is resting on the top of a lion's head, clasping it from its thick mane. The lion has big and wide eyes and its mouth is open, the big tongue can be discerned. A round feature, described in the old inventory as a claw can also be seen on the left side of the wrist. The left side of the fragment is also very flat and round and suggests that that this was a big free standing statue. (Overall: 165 mm x 133 mm) - Made of Limestone Culture: Cypriot
Classification
- Object type
- Stone sculpture
- Motif
- Lion
- Place of production
- Cyprus
- Date
- 500 - 400 BC
Accession No.
16.5.72.148
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