Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art · statue

Lion Applique

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Description

Caption: Lion Applique, 4th–3rd century B.C.E.. Bronze, 5 5/8 x 8 1/8 in. (14.3 x 20.7 cm) mount (Display backing made in 2015): 7 x 9 1/2 in. (17.8 x 24.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 57.40.

AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06

Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.

A bronze figure of a lion with stylized features.

The artifact is a bronze statuette depicting a lion, characterized by stylized and exaggerated features. The lion's mane is elaborately rendered, and its stance suggests a poised and powerful presence. The surface exhibits a patina typical of aged bronze, adding to its antiquity. Notable features include the bold curvature of the mane and the expressive facial features, indicating skilled craftsmanship.

decorative unclear good
Materials bronze

Connections

Materials Bronze

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 57.40 tier-2
  • BKM-Object 3629 tier-2
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