A Fascinating Renaissance Carved Panel – Samson Slaying the Lion

Carved in great detail, the lion has a full and flowing mane, well-proportioned paws and a long curving tail. Samson sits across the lion’s back, holding the jaw bone of an ass in his left hand.

Above the figures are a pair of stylised birds, back to back with richly carved feather detail.

Probably English, circa 1550-1600.

Width 12 inches, height 17 inches, depth 2 inches.

Ref MW101