Caption

Amulet in the shape of a lion lying on a flat base, with paws stretched forward, head facing straight ahead, and a loop for hanging on its back. The ribs and mane are schematically marked with diagonal engraved lines. Amulet; material unspecified. Height 2.6 cm, width 5.2 cm. Late Period, Egypt, 664–332 BC., A small sculpted animal figure shown in profile, lying atop a rectangular base with a rounded body, pronounced mane, and a circular hole through its upper back; the surface shows a worn, slightly pitted texture with areas of discoloration and small chips. The visible colors include pale green, muted beige, light brown, and hints of darker brown in worn spots, with a small area of reddish-brown on the base.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A02_432

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Rights managed

Available size

26.1Mb (1.2Mb) / 13.3in x 7.6in / 4001 x 2277 (300dpi)

Keywords

Amulet shape lion lying flat base paws stretched forward head facing straight ahead loop hanging back ribs mane schematically marked diagonal engraved lines material unspecified Height 2.6 cm width 5.2 cm Late Period Egypt 664–332 Bc small sculpted animal figure shown profile lying atop rectangular base rounded body pronounced mane circular hole upper back surface worn slightly pitted texture areas discoloration small chips visible colors include pale green muted beige light brown hints darker brown worn spots small area reddish-brown base.