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Funerary sculpture of lioness
Unknown artist, 200–300
Depicts a lioness poised to devour a nude bearded male figure, with his head in her mouth and her paws holding his shoulders. On plinth, emerging from under the lioness' belly, are two snakes. A tomb monument - roman funerary symbolism.
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Title of artwork, date
Funerary sculpture of lioness, 200–300
Date supported
1997
Medium and material
Sandstone
Dimensions
55 x 46 x 152 cm
Grant
10000
Total cost
50000
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