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Mounted Rider attacked by a Lion

Statuette
ca. 1850-1900 (made)
Place of origin

A black man on horseback attacked by a lion.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMounted Rider attacked by a Lion
Materials and techniques
Bronze
Brief description
Statuette, Mounted Rider attacked by a Lion, bronze, probably Italian, ca. 1850-1900
Physical description
A black man on horseback attacked by a lion.
Dimensions
  • Width: 25.5cm
  • Depth: 16.5cm
  • Height: 33.5cm
Dimensions were taken by SCP on 05.10.14 for Bronze Zoo: A Sculptural Menagerie
Object history
Given by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh, F. S. A., 1956. Previously attributed to 'after a bronze by Rustici, Giovanni Francesco'.
Production
or 20th century
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
A.29-1956

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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