Fragment of a limestone throne (?) with the head of a horned lion
Throne supported by a horned lion-griffin. Roman
Carnelian intaglio of a gladiator fighting a lion
In the Early Imperial period, a popular part of the gladiatorial games was the morning program in which armed gladiators called venatores (hunters) were pitted against wild animals. The Romans also liked to see... more
Limestone cornice with a lion’s head
The fragment belongs to a cornice (sima), possibly where it meets the slope of a pediment. In addition to the moldings, there is a competently rendered lion’s head in relief. Early Roman
Jasper intaglio: Harpocrates riding a lion
Harpocrates riding a lion with snaked-headed tail; thunderbolt below. Imperial
Tomb Figure of Seated Lion
Six Dynasties (220–589)
Glass pendant with lion
Glass objects, Roman Empire.
Head of Lion
Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt
Lion Standing on a Pillar Capital
Gupta period
Mirror or lid with handle in the form of a lion
Iran, Qasr-i Abu Nasr Sasanian
Seated Lion
Tang dynasty (618–907)
Horned Lion (Vyala)
Pallava period
Finial with a Makara Disgorging a Lion
Central Javanese period
Head of a Lion
Northern Song dynasty (960–1127)
Rustam's First Feat: Rakhsh kills a lion while Rustam sleeps.
Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.
Gayûmars seated, surrounded by wild beasts, including a lion, a tiger,...
Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.
Aquamanile in the Form of a Lion
Made in Lower Saxony
Aquamanile in the Form of a Lion
Made in Lower Saxony
Lion and dragon from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 80v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a lion and a dragon. Image taken from f. 80v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Mary of Egypt feeding a lion, a bear and a stag from BL Royal 10 E IV,...
Bas-de-page scene of Mary of Egypt feeding a lion, a bear and a stag. Image taken from f. 280v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Man slaying a lion from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 83v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man slaying a lion. Image taken from f. 83v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Lion begging from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 81v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a lion sitting up and begging before the knight. Image taken from f. 81v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Stag and lion pursuing Mary of Egypt from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 280
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a stag and a lion pursuing a a hairy Mary of Egypt. Image taken from f. 280 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Man riding a lion from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 30
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man riding a lion, while two other men watch. Image taken from f. 30 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Mary of Egypt feeding a lion, a bear and a stag from BL Royal 10 E IV,...
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a hair-covered Mary of Egypt feeding a lion, a bear and a stag. Image taken from f. 280v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Lion crouching at knight's feet from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 82
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a lion crouching at a knight's feet. Image taken from f. 82 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Monk and lion lifting Mary of Egypt from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 288
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk and a lion lifting the body of Mary of Egypt and placing her in a coffin. Image taken from f. 288 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decret... more
Lion fighting devil from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 281
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a lion fighting a devil to protect a sleeping Mary of Egypt. Image taken from f. 281 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Ship pursued by a lion from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 121v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a ship pursued by a lion, and birds in the trees. Image taken from f. 121v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Lion following a knight from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 82v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a lion following a knight. Image taken from f. 82v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Lion suckling infant from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 121
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a lion suckling an infant. Image taken from f. 121 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Lion and archer from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 34v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a lion and an archer shooting at a bird. Image taken from f. 34v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Lion suckling infant from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 120v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a lion suckling an infant. Image taken from f. 120v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Men clubbing a wolf and a lion from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 234
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of men clubbing at a wolf and a lion who are carrying off two children. Image taken from f. 234 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Writt... more
Lion and bear from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 65
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a lion and a bear. Image taken from f. 65 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Man and lion in a boat from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 123
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man with a lion in a boat, approached by a woman leading children. Image taken from f. 123 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Writt... more
Lion gazing into a coffin from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 288v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a lion gazing into the coffin of Mary of Egypt; a monk stands nearby. Image taken from f. 288v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Wri... more
Lion and rabbit from BL Royal 3 D VI, f. 234
Detail of a miniature of a lion, a rabbit with a trumpet,and a perching bird, from the border of the folio. Image taken from f. 234 of Historia scholastica (The 'Ashridge Petrus Comestor'). Written in Latin.
Aquamanile in the Form of a Lion
Made in Lower Saxony
Tile with rampant lion
Made in Nottingham, England
Incense Burner in Shape of Lion (one of a pair)
Yuan dynasty (1271–1368)