figure of lioness
Summary
Plaster cast from original model in clay. Lionness rests threequarter length on plinth, with front legs and body raised, hind legs resting on the ground behind, tail between her legs. The plinth is elaborately decorated on one side with band of scrolling stylised leaf forms under half-completed band of plaiting. Lionness's head is turned slightly towards the front side from which the figure is intended to be viewed. Details on face painted in red and black ; eyes, nose, mouth, whiskers.
Object Name
figure of lioness
Creators Name
Date Created
1908=1931
accession number
1991.126
Collection Group
Place of creation
Clifton Junction
Medium
Credit
Gift of Marjorie Joyce
Legal
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