Description
Metropolitan Museum Of Art Gold Lion Head Brooch Pendant Plated MMA 1991 Box Papers
This Metropolitan Museum Of Art gold tone Lion Head brooch can be worn as a pendant. It has a hidden bail built-in.
According to the paper insert, it is called Lion-Head, Achaemenian in origin. It is a wonderful rendition of a roaring lion.
This beautiful brooch can be worn as a pendant. There is a hidden bail on the reverse. It will accommodate a chain or cord up to 4 mm in diameter.
It is marked MMA 1991.
Box and paper insert describing the piece are included.
The brooch measures 2 1/4 inches wide by 2 inches tall.
The original box and pamphlet detailing the Persian origin of the design are included.
The brooch is in excellent condition. The box shows signs of age.
It is the perfect gift for someone in the sign of Leo, born between July 23 to Aug 22.