2nd-3rd century AD. A bronze hollow-formed statuette of a lion resting on the ground, forepaws stretched in front of his body, back legs tucked beneath hindquarters, tail held close to body and curled to front, full mane delineated by broad lines cascading to front and rear, ears erect, expressive eyes, flared nostrils and snarling mouth flanked by whiskers. 85 grams, 66mm (2 1/2"). Property of a London collector; acquired on the London market, 1990s-2000s.