A sculpted Istrian limestone heraldic lion, probably Veneto or Dalmatian coast, 13th century, portrayed as salient on its haunches, the slightly upturned head with jaws agape, above a mane of stylised tresses of curled fur, the forepaws resting on the upper edge of a shield, the pointed base of which resting beneath the beasts hind legs, on an integrally carved rectangular section base