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Bird with a curled tail and a lion cub in its beak
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Bird with a curled tail and a lion cub in its beak

anonymous · 800 - 925 · bronze (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Finial in the form of a makara with a curled tail and a lion cub in its mouth.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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sculpturesierstukfigure
Credit lineVogel met krulstaart met leeuwtje in zijn bek. 800 - 925. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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