Sculpture

Description

Sandstone sculpture of a Roman lioness devouring human prey, from Cramond, Edinburgh, Midlothian

Museum reference

X.1997.6

Collection

Archaeology

Object name

Sculpture

Date

Mid 2nd - early 3rd century

Style / Culture

Romano-British

Materials

Sandstone

Collection place(s)

Cramond, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, Northern Europe

Exhibitions

• 26 Treasures in the National Museum of Scotland (01 Dec 2011 - 29 Jan 2012)
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On display

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Credit

Acquired by National Museums Scotland and City of Edinburgh Council with the aid of the Art Fund