A glazed terracotta

A glazed terracotta figure from the Royal Baths at Meroe,in the shape of the head and forepaws of a lion, probably the lion-god Apedemak. The lion wears a crown and crouches on a crescent moon. Crescent moons and lions' heads were common Meroitic decorative motifs and are normally found together on vessels.

 BEGRAWIYA

LIVERPOOL MUSEUM


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