Sallet in the Shape of a Lion's Head
Golden sallet in the shape of a lion's head, by Sallet in the Shape of a Lion's Head. A gold-painted metal helmet in the form of a lion's head; the mouth is open with the tongue and upper palate in red; fangs and claws are visible; two small black eye sockets with a single raised dot in center; mane around face; on a gray background.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1475–80
- Medium:
- Steel, copper, gold, glass, pigment, textile
- Culture:
- Italian
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 587 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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