Fragment Representing a Lion or Dog Attacking a Deer
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Not on view at present
Where is “Fragment Representing a Lion or Dog Attacking a Deer” now? Collection: Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.
Cambridge, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
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- Source
- The museum
About the sculpture
A lion attacks a deer on this thin repoussé plaque. The lion, shown in profile to the left, has jumped onto the back of the deer and is biting its left shoulder. The lion’s limbs are rendered in high relief. The animal arches its back to bring its mouth down to the deer; the muscles on the top of the head and one ear are indicated, and the mane is rendered in wavy locks. The left forelimb is extended, while the left hind limb is crouched, and separate toes are indicated on each visible paw; part of the tail is visible under the hindquarters.
Harvard Art Museums
Details
- Accession number
- 1995.38
In the catalog
Sources
- Harvard Art Museums
- Image: Harvard Art Museums — © President and Fellows of Harvard College
