Egyptian Wooden Animal-Headed Furniture Leg
Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Representing the head, chest and split forelegs of a lion with ochre-tan surface and applied black detailing; ledge to the reverse and socket to accept a mounting peg or mortice; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, under accession number 1977.170, for a similar item made in glazed composition.260 grams, 33 cm high (529 grams total, 35.5 cm high including stand) (13 in. (14 in.)). Swiss collection prior to late 1990s. Private London collection since 1999.[No Reserve]