Ornament with a pair of lions

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Period
13th century? -
Geography
Turkey -
Material
Bronze, traces of gilding -
Dimension
H x W: 5.4 x 6.2 cm (2 1/8 x 2 7/16 in) -
Accession Number
F1978.48 -
EDAN ID
edanmdm:fsg_F1978.48
Object Details
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Description
Ornament with a pair of lions; bronze, cast, with traces of gilding. The piece, oval-shaped with a foliate border, is cast in openwork and decorate with a pair of addorsed lions, their bodies twisted and heads turned to face each other. The animals are joined by arabesque bands and enclosed by a frame. A small hole appears at the top and there is an arched loop at the base. Traces of gilding remain in the incised lines on the animals and around the borders. -
Collection
Freer Gallery of Art Collection -
Origin
Turkey -
Credit Line
Anonymous gift -
Type
Jewelry and Ornament -
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