Openwork plaque depicting seated lion crowned by Egyptian sun-disc and wearing Egyptian collar and wig (usually restricted to Pharaoh). One paw raised and placed on branch of 'sacred tree'. Mixture of Egyptian/Syrian motifs - typical of Phoenicia.
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Title of artwork, date
Ivory panel, 9th century BC
Date supported
1958
Medium and material
Ivory
Grant
1000
Total cost
1000
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