Golden Lion Statue from 11th to 12th Century
statue
3d-model-of-statue
golden-statue
spain
lion-statue
portugal
golden-lion
iberian-peninsula
11th-to-12th-centers
Free
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This rare and mysterious lion golden sculpture is a symbol of power and authority, carefully decorated with circular filaments and fine grains, consistent with the Islamic goldsmithing tradition of later Muslim kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula (now Spain and Portugal). Islam was introduced to Europe in 711 AD, bringing new traditions to decorative art. Although the handle, spout, and open mouth of this lion statue conform to the form of a sea lizard, its small size may suggest more symbolic rather than functional. The closest work to this lion in terms of size, style, and craftsmanship is a winged ram discovered in northwest Spain.