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Gutter terminating in a lion's head
Ashkelon Crusader Period, 12th century Marble H: 24; W: 22; L: 110 cm Israel Antiquities Authority Accession number: IAA I-9298 |
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Despite its stylistic design, this lion is impressive for its human expression. Publications: Rozenberg, S. (ed.), Knights of the Holy Land: The Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem, The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1999 Exhibition: Knights of the Holy Land: The Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem, Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Weisbord Pavilion, 1999 Digital presentation of this object was made possible by: The Ridgefield Foundation, New York, in memory of Henry J. and Erna D. Leir |
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