A SAFAVID LIMESTONE LION HEAD
PERIOD | 17th Century |
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ORIGIN | Persian |
DIMENSIONS | Face15 x H-12.5 x Base 14-Cm |
DESCRIPTION: | A Safavid Fragmentary Lion Head Waterspout in Limestone Parted mane with the deeply recessed eyes with the head used as a waterspout in a larger composition. The lion’s head rests on the same square block of limestone, but its mouth is neatly and completely carved out leaving a rather large opening the mouth is drilled to allow the flow of water & the lion’s eye gaze upward and his teeth are carefully incised. Still Weathered with The Old Painting From The Pond. |
CERTIFICATE: | Comes with a certificate from the Art Loss Register |
