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KEYSTONE WITH LION'S HEAD Italy, Venice, 15th century Limestone 24 x 30 x 12 cm The head of the feline is represented in a stylized manner, with large eyes with deep pupils, a broad muzzle and a mane represented by fine lines engraved all around the face. The lion's protome refers directly to the ancient vocabulary, symbol of courage and strength, associated from the first centuries with the powerful of this world. A LION'S HEAD KEY-STONE Italy, Venice, 15th century Stone
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KEYSTONE WITH LION'S HEAD Italy, Venice, 15th century Limestone 24 x 30 x 12 cm The head of the feline is represented in a stylized manner, with large eyes with deep pupils, a broad muzzle and a mane represented by fine lines engraved all around the face. The lion's protome refers directly to the ancient vocabulary, symbol of courage and strength, associated from the first centuries with the powerful of this world. A LION'S HEAD KEY-STONE Italy, Venice, 15th century Stone