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A lion's head fragment from a 2nd century (Kushan period) pillar capital. The red mottled sandstone realistically carved to resemble a lion's head.
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A 2nd Century Indian Sandstone Carving of a Lion Head

RH218

A lion's head fragment from a 2nd century (Kushan period) pillar capital. The red mottled sandstone realistically carved to resemble a lion's head.

Period

Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, circa 100 A.D.

Materials

Sandstone

Condition

Fragmentary

Dimensions

Width:
23
cm
Height:
22
cm
Length:
cm

£ 3,200.00 GBP

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