Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid. Ancient Egyptian figurine of a lion in a resting position with a beautiful turquoise and dark green glazing. The dark glazing accentuates the details of the head and manes of the lion. Size: ± 42,3 x 18,8 x 25,7 mm Condition: Good and solid condition with fine details and appealing glaze, some chipping at right ear, otherwise intact. Reference: for a very similar example: The MET (New York Museum) Nr: 74.51.5068 Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format). -> In Ancient Egypt, the lion symbolised strength, royal power, and protection. Closely associated with the sun and divine authority, it was linked to deities such as Sekhmet and served as a guardian figure, embodying both destructive force and protective energy.