When was "Figure of crouching lion" created?

This artwork was created ca. 8th–7th century BCE.

What medium is "Figure of crouching lion"?

Figure of crouching lion is Ivory.

Is "Figure of crouching lion" in the public domain?

Yes, Figure of crouching lion is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Figure of crouching lion

Unknown Artist

ca. 8th–7th century BCE

Medium

Ivory

Dimensions

3/4 in. × 1/4 in. × 1 in. (1.9 × 0.7 × 2.6 cm)

Classification

Ivory/Bone-Sculpture

Culture & Period

Iran · Iron Age II

Department

Ancient Near Eastern Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1943

Accession Number

43.102.29

Tags

Lions

Art Historical Context

This exquisite ivory figure of a crouching lion carved around the 8th–7th BCE during Iran's Iron Age II, offers a glimpse into the masterful artistry of ancient Near Eastern. Standing just 3/4 inch tall, this tiny sculpture from an unknown artist captures the lion's tensed muscles and alert posture with remarkable precision, suggesting it may have adorned furniture, jewelry, or ritual objects. Lions were potent symbols in ancient Iranian culture, embodying strength, protection, and royal power, much like in neighboring Mesopotamian traditions. Crafted from elephant ivory—a rare, imported luxu...

Figure of crouching lion

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