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Fragment Representing a Lion or Dog Attacking a Deer
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A lion attacks a deer on this thin repoussé plaque. The lion, shown in profile to the left, has jumped onto the back of the deer and is biting its left shoulder. The lion’s limbs are rendered in high relief. The animal arches its back to bring its mouth down to the deer; the muscles on the top of the head and one ear are indicated, and the mane is rendered in wavy locks. The left forelimb is extended, while the left hind limb is crouched, and separate toes are indicated on each visible paw; part of the tail is visible under the hindquarters.
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics
From the collection of Charles Dikran Kelekian who had owned it since Oct. 1948.
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Gift of Nanette B. Rodney
Title: Fragment Representing a Lion or Dog Attacking a Deer
Description:
A lion attacks a deer on this thin repoussé plaque.
The lion, shown in profile to the left, has jumped onto the back of the deer and is biting its left shoulder.
The lion’s limbs are rendered in high relief.
The animal arches its back to bring its mouth down to the deer; the muscles on the top of the head and one ear are indicated, and the mane is rendered in wavy locks.
The left forelimb is extended, while the left hind limb is crouched, and separate toes are indicated on each visible paw; part of the tail is visible under the hindquarters.
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