Germany, most likely Bavaria, ca. 18th century CE. Stunning heavy wooden carving of the head of a male lion. Mouth slightly open exposing 4 sharp fangs, long mane flowing along each side of his majestic face. Once adorning a large house or municipal building. Size: 7" W x 13.5" H (17.8 cm x 34.3 cm)
Provenance: Ex-Paul & Louise Bernheimer collection, Cambridge, MA and Laguna Woods, CA.
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