Lions
A formidable creature in early human history, lions were depicted in some of the oldest known Palaeolithic cave paintings. In Ancient Egypt the lioness-headed goddess Sekhmet (whose name itself can be translated as “The mighty and powerful one”) was seen as a fearsome hunter and protector of the pharaohs in warfare, as well as being associated with the sun and depended upon for natural cycles. As such, worship was widespread and many statues and amulets have been discovered in her likeness. In other cultures, lions are also equated with great power and dignity, and are thus often used to represent royal authority or heroism. Famously, the only surviving piece of Mycenaean sculpture is the Lion Gate of the citadel at Mycenae, which (in addition to similar images found at Knossos) indicates the great importance of this symbolism in very early Greek cultures. Additionally, lions were prominent motifs in the ancient art of China, Scythia, and Assyria.
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Ancient Greek Gnathian Ribbed Oinochoe
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Alexander the Great Silver Tetradrachm
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Elaborate Roman Bronze Oil Lamp
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Medieval Bronze Gilt Lion Finial
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Large Egyptian Hard Stone Scarab
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Ancient Greek Alexander the Great Silver Drachm Pendant
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Ancient Roman Bronze Lion Finial
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Egyptian Blue Faience Amulet of Sekhmet
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Roman North African Red Slipware Plaque with Lioness and Hunter
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Roman Bronze Panther Head Finial
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Scythian Gold Feline Head Appliqué
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Selection of Danubian Celts Silver Tetradrachms
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Selection of Roman Gallienus Bronze Antoninianii with Animal Reverse
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Old Babylonian Clay Plaque of a Lion Hunt Scene
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Western Asiatic Blue Glass Stamp Seal with Hunt Scene
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Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Hunt Scene
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Ancient Greek Alexander the Great Silver Tetradrachm Silver Swivel Pendant
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Urartian Belt Terminal in the Form of a Composite Creature
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Ancient Greek Alexander the Great Silver Tetradrachm Swivel Pendant
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Roman Bronze Lion Brooch
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Coptic Textile with Erote
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Alexander the Great Silver Drachm Ring
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Ordos Bronze Plaque of a Lion
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Selection of Alexander the Great Silver Drachm Pendant in a Gold Frame
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Luristan Bronze Master of Animals Finial
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Bes Amulet Dress Pin
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Egyptian Faience Lion Mask Amulet
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Rare Song Dynasty Terracotta Tile with Marker’s Hand Print
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Selection of Alexander The Great Silver Drachms
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Ancient Egyptian Red Glass Inlay of a Lioness
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Ancient Roman Terracotta Lamp with Hunting Scene
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Early Dynastic Votive Stone Cup
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Chinese Kangxi Porcelain Lion Pair
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Scythian Gold Sphinx Appliqué
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Marble of Lion Devouring Animal Head
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Parthian Belt Buckle with a Fighting Scene
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