Campana Relief Plaque of a Lion Hunt (Primary Title)

Unknown (Artist)

1st century BC–1st century AD
Roman (South Italian)
terracotta
Place Made,South Italy
Overall: 16 × 16 1/4 × 1 in. (40.64 × 41.28 × 2.54 cm)
60.7
The theme of rescuing a hunter in desperate straits originates in the court art of Alexander the Great. Reliefs such as this were mold-made and served as decorative architectural panels.
Adolph D. and Wilkins C. Williams Fund
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