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Framed Print of Lion's Head Waterspout, about 400 BC. Creator: Unknown
Lion's Head Waterspout, about 400 BC.
Additional Info: This waterspout takes the shape of a fully-modeled lion's head. Three ranks of curls with rounded ends at the top of the head and tufts of hair on either side form the mane. The right eye is well preserved with a round eyeball and a ridge around the eye socket. Four carved channels on the muzzle denote whiskers. The teeth at the front and sides including the canines are carved as a solid structure. Greek artists skillfully adapted architectural elements as decorative devices. Originally attached to a sima, a roof element that functioned as a gutter, this waterspout once protected a building from rainwater damage. On the surviving surface of the sima is a double palmette ornament carved in relief. Five fronds remain on the palmette. The image of the lion was believed to ward off evil, thus protecting the building and its inhabitants. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © Heritage Art/Heritage Images
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Media ID 41090695
4th Century Bc Attica Fauna Greece Europe Lion Marble Spout Waterspout
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.3cm (9.6" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
