Medieval Bronze Gilt Lion Finial

Object Description

A Medieval bronze gilt lion finial featuring the animal seated with its hind legs bent and its forelegs straight. The body is facing left but its head is facing forward. The piece has been delicately rendered with short incisions adding texture to the mane and curling tail. The reverse is flat and unworked and the lion sits upon a rectangular plinth. The piece is mounted on a custom-made stand.

Circa 14th-15th Century AD

Object History

‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.

Object Condition

Very fine condition, some wear to the gold consistent with age. Patination is visible to the reverse. Measurement of the lion without the stand: 3.1cm height, 2.2cm width

Object Details