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Lion mask

Lion mask

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The lion mask is a motif used from antiquity as an emblem of strength, courage, and majesty.[1][2] The Tower of the Winds in Athens (c. 50 BC) has stone relief lion masks below the roof, functioning as water spouts.[citation needed]

The lion mask holding a ring in its mouth for a handle derives from furniture from ancient Rome and it continues to be popular as doorknocker. Both Venetian and façon de Venise goblets feature decorative prunts moulded in the lion mask shapes alluding to the symbol of Venice, the Lion of Saint Mark.[citation needed]

From the early to mid-18th century, the lion mask enjoyed popularity as a favoured motif for furniture ornament, used as an arm rest support or to decorate a cabriole leg. Occasionally, a lion's paw or pelt appears alongside the mask.[citation needed]

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  1. [1]
    N.Y.), Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York; Muscarella, Oscar White (1988). Bronze and Iron: Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Metropolitan Museum of Art. ISBN 978-0-87099-525-5.
  2. [2]
    Savoy, Daniel (2017-12-11). The Globalization of Renaissance Art: A Critical Review. BRILL. ISBN 978-90-04-35579-8.
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