Standing Lion Statue

Stratum II, temple courtyard G50

Glazed terracotta

1931.162.B

Height: 29.5 cm

Base dimens.: 37.0 x 14.0 cm

Similar construction and form to standing lion statue 1931.162.A, although the tail on this animal curls in the opposite direction, possibly indicating that the lions formed a pair. The head of this statue is missing, revealing the hollow interior.

Context

While lion 1931.162.A was discovered largely intact, this piece was reconstructed from numerous fragments scattered throughout temple courtyard G50. For a description of the temple and other finds in it, see 1931.162.A.

Publications: F. A. M. Handbook 1931; Shafer 1996

Original Field Catalogue Entry

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