Funerary statue of a feline

Funerary statue of a feline made of marble and probably found in Attica. The muzzle and forelegs are missing. The hind legs, sharp claws and folded tail have a pronounced plasticity. The small, bony head and sinewy body add intensity to the animal's expression. The shallow notch in the neck was probably used to attach a band. The statue and its integral plinth were probably part of a large funerary monument.    This object is part of Scan The World. Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for the public to access for free. Scan the World is an open source, community effort, if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email [e-mail] to find out how you can help.