Ca. 100-200 AD.A fine example of a marble statue of a lion depicted in a crouching position with its legs hidden under the short body. The head bears skilfully carved face details with deep-set eyes, a broad nose, arching brows, open mouth, and is framed with an abundant, curly mane. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists.Size: L:630mm / W:320mm ; 38.85kgProvenance: Property of a London Art gallery; acquired in 1998 in Mayfair gallery, London; formerly in an old Belgium collection formed in the 1960s.