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

Sculptor's Model Head of a Lion Roaring

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Description

Caption: Sculptor's Model Head of a Lion Roaring, ca. 525–404 B.C.E.. Limestone, 5 9/16 x 3 3/8 x 5 1/16 in. (14.1 x 8.5 x 12.8 cm) mount (display dimensions): 5 1/2 x 4 x 5 1/2 in. (14 x 10.2 x 14 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 34.1190. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

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.

Sculpted head of a lion with detailed features.

This is a stone sculpture depicting the head of a lion, showing a lifelike expression. The craftsmanship highlights the lion's mane, mouth, and eyes, with attention to natural detail. The surface is smooth, indicating skilled carving techniques commonly used in ancient Egyptian art.

decorative unknown good
Materials limestone

Connections

Materials Limestone

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 34.1190 tier-2
  • BKM-Object 3342 tier-2
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