SCULPTOR'S MODEL With roaring lion's head. Sculpted in the round, this aggressive stance is reflected in every detail of its physiognomy; fine wrinkles have been carved into the muzzle and humped brow bone. The eyes are wide open. A line carved around the face marks the beginning of the mane, which is crudely detailed with tool marks. The back is partially sculpted into a tenon. With a few exceptions, such as the earthenware lion's head in the Cleveland Museum (fig.1), 1974.87, representations of roaring lions in Egyptian art are rare. They are, however, characteristic of Persian art, from which this model must be inspired. Limestone. H. 7 cm; W. 6.5 cm; D. 9 cm Egypt, Late Period to Ptolemaic Period, 664-30 B.C. A Late to Ptolemaic Period limestone sculptor model, With the head of a roaring lion. Sculpted in the round, this aggressive attitude is reflected in every detail of his physiognomy; fine lines have been dug at the level of the muzzle and the bumpy eyebrow arch. Eyes are wide open. A line carved around the face demarcates the beginning of the mane which is summarily detailed by tool marks. The back is partially sculpted in tenon. With a few exceptions, such as the earthenware lion's head preserved at the Cleveland Museum (fig.1), 1974.87; depictions of roaring lions in Egyptian art are rare. On the other hand, they are characteristic of Persian art from which this model must draw inspiration. 664-30 B.C.E. Provenance Private collection, 1960-1990