Lion of Knidos
Lion of Knidos
3D
Published 2018-02-22T15:54:38+00:00
Old Knidos/Datça (Turkey), acquired in 1902
Marble, 520 - 500 BC
The lion of Knidos is characterissed by an upright leaping stance and a gaunt, doglike body with tense muscles and sharply protruding ribs. The massive, peacefully resting Ionian cats of prey, like the lion of Miletus displayed opposite, appear distinctly different.
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| Date published | 22/02/2018 |
| Title | Lion of Knidos |
| Date | 520 - 500 BC |
| Accession | Sk 1724 |
| Medium | Marble |
| Credit | Altes Museum |
| Record | http://www.smb.museum/en/museums-institutions/altes-museum/home.html |
| Place | Altes Museum |
