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Silver lion – Germany, 17th century

Lion.
Solid silver.
Germany, 17th century.

H.7 – L. 14 cm.

Our lion is similar to the monumental silver lions made by Ferdinand Küblich between 1665 and 1670 for the royal castle of Rosenborg in Copenhagen. They were inspired by the legend of King Solomon, his throne was guarded by twelve silver lions.

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