Rock crystal Statuette of a Lion, 3rd–4th century, Roman or Byzantine, Rock crystal, Overall: 1 1/2 x 2 1/8 x 1 in. ( x

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Rock crystal Statuette of a Lion, 3rd–4th century, Roman or Byzantine, Rock crystal, Overall: 1 1/2 x 2 1/8 x 1 in. ( x x cm), Lapidary Work-Crystal, A groove on the bottom suggests that this tiny lion was formerly mounted onto another object, possibly a scepter. Five rock crystal works found in a cistern in Carthage (now in Tunisia, North Africa) demonstrate the quality of the arts of that great city as the Roman world became Byzantine

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Size: 4800px × 3668px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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