The lion played an important role in the imagination of the ancient Egyptians. Fear and awe for the animal demon influenced man's encounters with the animal. Reminders of this fear are amulets in the shape of lions. This small pottery lion is depicted reclining with its jaws slightly open. Lion amulets were used in the Late Period, for example, as protection against snake bites. Statuettes with bases also served as seals or as the decoration on finger rings.
KUNSTHISTORISCHES MUSEUM
http://www.globalegyptianmuseum.org/record.aspx?id=5261
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