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Ivory box in the shape of a winged lion
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
This ivory container is carved in the form of a winged lion (singambara). The creature is hollow and crouches on a low, painted wooden base. An oblong hatch on the back of the lion can be removed to fill or empty the container.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineIvoren doos in de vorm van een gevleugelde leeuw. 1800 - 1900. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
