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Lioness
Bronze, cast. The lioness prowls forward, her left hind leg and foreleg advancing, her tail between her hind legs. Her head is turned to the right, the jaws open in a snarl. She wears a harness round her neck and behind her forequarters. The bronze stands on a rectangular red and white marble base.
History note: With Copper & Adams by 30 June 1943; purchased 16 Sept. 1943 (invoice: £125) by Lt Col. the Hon. M.T. Boscawen, DSO, MC (1892-1958)
Given anonymously, from the collection of the late Lt Col. the Hon. M.T. Boscawen, DSO, MC, in his memory
Height: 9.3 cm
Length: 14.4 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1979-10-15) by Anonymous
16th Century, Early#
Circa
1500
CE
-
1530
CE
After an antique (Alexandrine) type.
Base
composed of
marble
( red and white)
Figure
composed of
bronze
Accession number: M.20-1979
Primary reference Number: 13994
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_20_1979
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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