Reclining Lion Object

Immerse your space in the grandeur of our "Reclining Lion Object" art piece, meticulously crafted from marble. Each sculpture is a testament to expert craftsmanship, with natural variations in color and veining that make it truly unique. Symbolising the strength and protection of lions guarding temple entrances, this piece brings an aura of regal presence to any room. Inspired by an ancient Egyptian sculpture at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, our Reclining Lion captures the tranquil yet vigilant essence of its muse.

HISTORIC PROVENANCE

The Reclining Lion Object is a recreation of a Ptolemaic- or Roman-period Egyptian sculpture of a reclining lion (332 B.C.–A.D. 364) at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Originally carved from limestone, the lion seems at rest yet alert with its large, placid head facing the viewer. It is known that pairs of lions such as this one might have flanked the entrances to ancient temples. Lions were associated with royalty, and suggested powerful protective forces over temples and gods. This reinterpretation has been exquisitely handcarved in white marble, affording each piece a unique color and natural veins. The sculpture rests on a white marble plinth.