Due to custom regulations we can not ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. Roman cast billon figure of a seated lion with finely detailed features. The figure can stand unsupported. Size: ± 45,6 x 38,3 mm Condition: good solid condition. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images. Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format). Lions were strongly associated with Hercules as he strangled the Nemean Lion as one of his Twelve Labours. A lion's skin was one of Heracles' attributes. For soldiers in the Roman army, the lion hunt was a favourite pastime. The Roman Imperial army included 'venatores' (hunters) in their ranks.