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    Lion Head

    664–332 BCE Overall: 3 x 2.8 x 3 cm (1 3/16 x 1 1/8 x 1 3/16 in.) Source image

    Roaring lions are rare in Egyptian art. They are, however, a common fixture in Persian art, from which the lion head in this case undoubtedly takes its stylistic cue.

    • Dated 664–332 BCE
    • Rights: CC0

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    term.cul
    Egypt, Late period (715–332 BCE), Dynasty 26 or later
    term.tec
    glassy faience
    term.med
    glassy faience
    term.genre
    Sculpture
    term.dept
    Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art

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