Roman Wall Fountain in the form of a Head of a Lion, Venetian Gothic Arched Inner Frame and Byzantine Outer Frame carved in Low Relief
Culture
Roman
Cultureor
Norman
Culture
Byzantine
(330 - 1453)
Cultureand / or
Venetian
Datec. 1st to 13th century?
MediumMarble, imperial porphyry
Dimensions.1 Lion Head (visible portion): 9 x 7 3/8 x 3 3/4 inches (22.9 x 18.7 x 9.5 cm)
.2.Venetian Surround (overall visible): 60 1/2 x 32 x 1 1/2 inches (153.7 x 81.3 x 3.8 cm)
.3 Byzantine Surround (overall visible): 83 x 62 3/4 x 3 inches (210.8 x 159.4 x 7.6 cm)
.2.Venetian Surround (overall visible): 60 1/2 x 32 x 1 1/2 inches (153.7 x 81.3 x 3.8 cm)
.3 Byzantine Surround (overall visible): 83 x 62 3/4 x 3 inches (210.8 x 159.4 x 7.6 cm)
Classifications41-Stone (alabaster, rock crystal, marble, etc. when not under 2
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Harrie G. Carnell
Object number1929.138.1, .2, & .3
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