Lion-Footed Cauldron Leg
Artist
Unidentified artist
CultureRoman
Date1 - 100 CE
Mediumbronze
Dimensions20 9/16 x 6 5/8 x 7 7/8 in. (52.2 x 16.9 x 20 cm)
Classificationsmetalwork
Credit LineThe William A. Whitaker Foundation Art Fund
Object number80.33.1
DescriptionA bronze lion-footed leg designed as one of three leg supports for a cauldron. The lion’s foot has four toes that curve away from the center. Thin incisions on the foot represent hair; modeling of the knuckles, foot bones, and ligaments is detailed. An acanthus leaf is tied onto the lower leg by a double rope, which is only shown in front. The leaves create a rippling effect that contrasts with the smoothed leg above.On View
On viewCollections
Unidentified artist
c. 306-281 BCE
Unidentified artist
306 - 281 BCE
