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Head and chest of a monumental lion
Indian
Gupta period
about 5th century
Object Place: Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, Northern India
Medium/Technique
Red Sikri sandstone
Dimensions
Overall: 61 x 35.6 x 45.7 cm (24 x 14 x 18 in.)
Mount (Solid brass rod support secured into the pedestal/ plastic cover): 12.7 x 1.6 x 7.6 cm (5 x 5/8 x 3 in.)
Case (Reinforced wooden pedestal / opening in back): 121.9 x 68.6 x 45.7 cm (48 x 27 x 18 in.)
Mount (Solid brass rod support secured into the pedestal/ plastic cover): 12.7 x 1.6 x 7.6 cm (5 x 5/8 x 3 in.)
Case (Reinforced wooden pedestal / opening in back): 121.9 x 68.6 x 45.7 cm (48 x 27 x 18 in.)
Credit Line
Keith Mcleod Fund from the Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection
Accession Number66.233
CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsSculpture
Provenance1966, sold by Nasli Heemaraneck (b. 1902 - d. 1971), New York, to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 13, 1966)