Lion head corner protome
| Accession Nr.: | 50.47.1 |
|---|---|
| Type: | relief |
| Date of production: |
4th-5th c.
Gandhara art |
| Place of production: | |
| Acquisition: | donation of Imre Schwaiger |
Ornamental relief element from a Buddhist stupa.
Decorative element of a bracket in the shape of a lion's head, closing the corner of a stupa, statue plinth, or relief. Detailed lion head with teeth and protruding tongue. Red paint remained on the tongue, eyes, and mane.
Decorative element of a bracket in the shape of a lion's head, closing the corner of a stupa, statue plinth, or relief. Detailed lion head with teeth and protruding tongue. Red paint remained on the tongue, eyes, and mane.