An Italian base of a column shaped like a lion, circa 1300 White, slightly patinated marble. A resting lion on a long rectangular plinth. On the back a simple Corinthian column base with assembly opening. Length 50 cm, height 38 cm. On sacred buildings lions often referred to Mark the Evangelist, on secular buildings the king of animals also symbolised the claim of the secular ruler. historic, historical, handicrafts, handcraft, craft, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, middle ages, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

An Italian base of a column shaped like a lion, circa 1300 White, slightly patinated marble. A resting lion on a long rectangular plinth. On the back a simple Corinthian column base with assembly opening. Length 50 cm, height 38 cm. On sacred buildings lions often referred to Mark the Evangelist, on secular buildings the king of animals also symbolised the claim of the secular ruler. historic, historical, handicrafts, handcraft, craft, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, middle ages, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available Stock Photo
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INTERFOTO  / Alamy Stock Photo

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T8C5D8

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4024 x 3184 px | 34.1 x 27 cm | 13.4 x 10.6 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

19 July 2012

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INTERFOTO / History

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This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

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