His Majesty Lions 42–85 BC

42–85 BC

and he seized power after the death of Emperor Pertinax in 193 during the Year of the Five Emperors

each piece entirely unique

A rare marble vase made from Ancient black marble

the Charles Townley Vase commands attention and rewards close inspection

His Majesty Lions 42–85 BCHis Majesty, a bronze. A superb bronze sculpture of a male lion, at his peak, lurching forward and roaring. This is by far one of the finest lion sculptures available, full of life and realism, and set on a rare Black Azalea marble base. A superb foundry cast, finest quality bronze, with a great patina from dark to highlights of red. Size. 43 cm tall. weight 32 kg.