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Fragment of a capital with lions and soldiers
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Fragment of a capital with lions and soldiers

Artist/Culture
Date1100–1200
Mediumlimestone
Dimensions29.5 x 24.5 x 14 cm (11 5/8 x 9 5/8 x 5 1/2 in.)
ClassificationsArchitectural Elements
Credit LineGift of Lucien Demotte, New York, NY
Object number1933.10
Descriptionfragment of a capital
Label TextThis architectural fragment, probably the end of a stone lintel, would have originally been supported by the head of a small column. The front portion of this piece depicts a recumbent lion, carved in high relief. His tail curves between his legs and rests on his back while his turned head gazes toward the viewer. On both sides of the lintel is carved a figurine of a soldier. Both figures raise one arm and in the other hold a sword, ready to defend the faith.
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