Stater with Lion Facing Bull on Obverse (Blank on Reverse)

CultureGreek (Lydian)
Titles
  • Stater with Lion Facing Bull on Obverse (Blank on Reverse)
Date554–546 BC
Possible place , Turkey, Asia Minor
Possible placeTurkey,
MediumGold
DimensionsOverall: 1/8 × 5/8 in. diameter (0.3 × 1.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Miss Annette Finnigan
Object number40.167
Current Location
The Audrey Jones Beck Building
200 Jamail Atrium
On view

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Department
Antiquities
Object Type
ProvenanceMiss Annette Finnigan (1873–1940), Houston, before d. 1940; given to MFAH, 1940.
Exhibition History"Gold! Natural Treasure, Cultural Obsession," Houston Museum of Natural Science, February 18–September 18, 2005.

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