Lion Paws, (sculpture).

Lion Paws, (sculpture).

Bowden, Paul, sculptor.

Lion Paws, (sculpture).

Copyrighted 1993.

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Sculpture: bronze; Base: concrete.

2 pieces. Left sculpture: approx. 3 ft. 4 in. x 3 ft. 4 in. x 3 ft. 4 in.; Right sculpture: approx. 28 x 43 x 44 in.

(On rear of left paw:) (copyright symbol) PAUL BOWDEN/1993 (On rear of right paw, incised letters:) GIFT OF/LION'S PAW/A SENIOR SOCIETY/WHOSE ACTIVES/AND ALUMNI ARE/DEDICATED TO/PROMOTING THE/WELFARE AND/PERPETUATING THE/TRADITIONS OF/PENN STATE/1992-1993/(keystone shaped seal)

Two lion's paws, terminated just behind the inside digit are mounted on rectangular walls that divide the stairs leading to the museum's entrance into three sections. The paw on the left rests on top of the base and the paw on the right hangs over the front of the base slightly.

Outdoor Sculpture -- Pennsylvania -- University Park

Administered by Pennsylvania State University, Facilities Planning Division, Physical Plant Building, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802

Located Pennsylvania State University, Entrance to Palmer Museum of Art, University Park, Pennsylvania

The sculptures were a gift of a senior society dedicated to promoting the welfare and perpetuating the traditions of Pennsylvania State University.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Pennsylvania survey, 1995.

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