This lion sculpture was carved from Carrara marble. This lion was sculpted by F. Romanelli, to imitate the Medici Lions that are displayed at the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence, Italy. The lion's left forepaw rests on a ball. This lion is one of a pair that guard the west end of the Bridge of Lions, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Galleries:Animal Sculptures, St. Augustine, St. Johns, Stone SculptureKeywords:animal sculpture, bridge of lions, carrara marble, f romanelli, lion sculpture, marble, marble sculpture, saint augustine, st. augustinePhoto Location: St. Augustine, FloridaPhotographer: Nathan WolkenhauerDate of Photo: 10/08/2011Device Make: CanonDevice Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark IIExposure Time: 0.000125F Number: 2.8Original Dimensions: 3570×2715Picture Orientation: LandscapeGPS Coordinates: 29°53'39.35"N 81°18'47.55"WPicture Number: 18940
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