File:Lion Darius Palace Louvre Sb3298.jpg

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English: Lion on a decorative panel made of molded bricks, Darius's palace at Susa. Terracotta, ca. 510 BC.
Français : Lion sur un panneau décoratif en briques moulées du palais de Darius Ier à Suse. Terre cuite, v. 510 av. J.-C.
institution QS:P195,Q19675
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Department of Oriental Antiquities, Sully, ground floor, room 13
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Credit line Excavated by Roland de Mecquenem, 1908–1913
Source/Photographer Jastrow (2005)
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current12:30, 20 August 2005Thumbnail for version as of 12:30, 20 August 20051,262 × 980 (904 KB)Jastrow (talk | contribs)'''Description:''' Lion on a decorative panel made of molded bricks, Darius's palace in Susa. Terracotta, c. 510 BC.<br /> '''Location:''' Louvre (Sb 3298)<br /> '''Photographer:''' fr:Utilisateur:Jastrow (2005) {{Français}} Lion sur un pan

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