"Pair Of Marble Lions, Venice. "
In the style of the Lion of Piraeus enthroned in front of the door of the Venice arsenal where it is presented as a symbol of the patron saint of Venice Saint Mark.These lions have the particularity of having a long looped mane.
One with his head turned to his left, the other to his right.
The legs with the claw pads are slightly incoming.
These small details make this pair a work that is out of the ordinary.
Period: Empire - Consulate or perhaps earlier
Condition: Very good condition
Material: Marble
Length: 30
Height: 25
Depth: 12
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