Lion head protome frieze fragment

India / South Asia Collection

Accession Nr.: 50.48.1
Type: statuette
Date of production:
4th-5th c.
Gandhara art
Place of production:
Acquisition: donation of Imre Schwaiger
Materials: stucco
Techniques: cast
Dimensions: height: 9.8 cm
width: 14 cm
depth: 10.5 cm
Fragment of a frieze portraying a recumbent lion from a Buddhist stupa. The left paw is visible next to the head, as is the protruding tongue. The lively Buddhist images frequently portrayed animals. Remains of paint are still visible on the sculpture.