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A limestone statue of a recumbent lion.

Sculptor's Model of a Lion

Egyptian

A recumbant lion lies on its left side with its front paws crossed. The tail sweeps over the front of the base. Either a cartouche or an eye of horus is carved in the side of the base. Grid lines are visible along the front side in 1.7 cm square units.

Limestone

Late Period

Sculpture