Roman — Lion relief with remains of polychromy — 2nd - 4th Century A.D

Specimen observed during Antikarts catalog integration. The record is prepared from the technical and provenance information provided by the source. Photographs are preserved as condition evidence at the time of cataloguing.

Item: Lion relief with remains of polychromy. Material: Limestone. Culture: Roman. Period: 2nd - 4th Century A.D. Dimensions: 130 mm x 95 mm x 63 mm. Condition: Good condition.

Context markers: Roman. Dating indicated: 2nd - 4th Century A.D.

Reference record preserved for study, comparison and documentation.

Provenance: Ex French private collection, Alain Grenier (1930 - 2022), was a French ambassador to the United States, Syria, Tunisia and Portugal. Roman lions, though not native to Italy, played a significant role in Roman culture, art, and entertainment. The Romans encountered lions primarily through their conquests in North Africa and the Near East, where species like the Barbary lion roamed. These powerful beasts were often captured and transported to Rome, where they were used in gladiatorial games, executions, and public spectacles in the Colosseum and other arenas. Lions symbolized both the might of Rome and the dangers of the wild, reinforcing the empire’s dominance over nature and foreign lands.. Record preserved in the Antikarts Museum as a documentary reference. Stored documentary source: https://www.yourantiquarian.com/product/roman-lion-relief-with-remains-of-polychromy/.