Lion Mask
Terracotta lion mask. Circular terracotta object with a lion's face. Round face with mane around edge, two circular eyes, and a snout. The mouth area appears to be chipped or broken. The surface appears rough and textured. The background is gray. The artist of this piece is unknown.
Artwork Details
- Date
- early 12th century
- Medium
- Terracotta
- Culture
- Central Asia
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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