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Lot 27

A Fatimid stone Lion
Egypt, 10th/ 11th Century

10 April 2008, 10:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

Sold for £6,600 inc. premium

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A Fatimid stone Lion
Egypt, 10th/ 11th Century

upright with gaping mouth and bared teeth, carved stylised features, including whiskers
approx. 30.5 cm. high

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Provenance:
Acquired 1972.

The lion motif derives originally from Roman art, and is most often found in areas strongly influenced by Roman civilisation, such as Sicily and Egypt. In these areas, the Hellenic influences upon Fatimid art reinforced earlier Classical styles.

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