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English Antique Lime Stone Lion Statue
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Fleurdetroit offers for your consideration, a beautiful rampant lion made of sandstone is a perfect sentry to look over your home or garden. Darkened with age and weathered, this lion is extremely heavy with ornate, carved details from head to tail. Missing parts only adds to the character of this noble warrior with a dignified antiquity.
- Dimensions:Height: 41 in (104.14 cm)Width: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1800
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Bloomfield Hills, MI
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5101216854412
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