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Clay figure of a lion
Lion, seated. In the Roman period lions often appeared on tombs. This figure probably came from a grave with th idea of protecting the owner.
The Ricketts and Shannon Collection. Bequeathed by Charles Shannon, 1937
Height: 6.1 cm
Width: 8.6 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1937) by Shannon, Charles Haslewood
100 - 200
Accession number: E.101.1937
Primary reference Number: 53666
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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