Persian Lion Head Protome
Catalogue Image
2016-00-00
Name/Title
Persian Lion Head ProtomeEntry/Object ID
13NE05212Description
Small sculpture of the upper part of a lion. In comparison to the rest of the head and neck, the lion's ears are quite large and seem to be sticking straight up.Made/Created
Date made
800 CE - 999 CETime Period
MedievalEthnography
Culture/Tribe
Near Eastern - Persian