Egyptian Artca. 2575–2450 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Recumbent Lion |
| Medium | Granite |
| Dimensions | L. 201 cm (79 1/8 in); w. 73 cm (28 3/4 in); h. 87 cm (34 1/4 in) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 2575–2450 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Anonymous Gift, in honor of Annette de la Renta; Annette de la Renta Gift; and Anne and John V. Hansen Egyptian Purchase Fund, 2000 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Dynasty | early dynasty 4–5 |
| Period | Old Kingdom |
| Date Range | 2575 BC – 2450 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Fayum Entrance Area |
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 549541