Lion head protome frieze fragment
| Accession Nr.: | 50.49.1 |
|---|---|
| Type: | relief |
| Date of production: |
4th-5th c.
Gandhara art |
| Place of production: | |
| Acquisition: | donation of Imre Schwaiger |
Fragment of a frieze portraying a recumbent lion from a Buddhist stupa. The left paw and the protruding tongue are visible in the sculpture. It is a frequent element of early Buddhist art to show everyday life scenes, often including animals. This piece is less elaborate than the similar lion figure in our collection ( HFM_50.48.1 )
