Lion's paw foot from a chest
Lion's paw foot from a chest

Currently not on view

Lion's paw foot from a chest,

3rd century CE

Roman
y1992-95

Information

Title
Lion's paw foot from a chest
Dates

3rd century CE

Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
6.6 x 5.2 x 3.8 cm (2 5/8 x 2 1/16 x 1 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Geber, in memory of Dr. Antal and Klarissza Geber
Object Number
y1992-95
Period
Roman (style or period)
Type
metalwork, furniture, chests, paw feet
Materials
bronze
Subject
acanthus, lions

Discovered at Dunapentele; given to the Museum by Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Geber in 1992

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