2nd millennium BC. A carved rhyolite figure of a lion advancing with forelegs outstretched, sockets to the eyes to accept ceramic inserts, pierced at the spine for suspension; the underside with intaglio scorpion within a tiered lozenge. 174 grams, 78mm (3"). From the private collection of a medical professional; previously acquired from Hotel Drouot, Paris, France, 17 March 2006, lot 98; formerly in an old private collection; accompanied by a copy of the Drouot 2006 invoice.