Limestone lion probably from a statue of Herakles
Object type: Statue of a lion
Department: Greek and Roman Art
Culture: Cypriot
Period: Classical
Date: early 5th century BCE
Medium: Limestone
Dimensions: Overall: 8 3/4 x 9 x 3 1/4 in. (22.2 x 22.9 x 8.3 cm)
Classification: Stone Sculpture
Credit line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Accession year: 1874
Tags: Lions