Lion Applique
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.
Connections
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 57.40 tier-2
- BKM-Object 3629 tier-2
About this record's data
- From the source institution — accession, description, dimensions, and dating are as catalogued by Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art.
- AI-inferred — the image-analysis panel (deities, names, signs) is machine-generated and may be wrong.
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