The statue of a seated lion from Nekhen (Hierakonpolis).

The statue of a seated lion from Nekhen (Hierakonpolis). The connection with the king is indicated by the bib-like mane falling on the animal's chest which is reminiscent of the lappets of the royal headcloth. Country of Origin: Egypt. Culture: Ancient Egyptian. Date/Period: Old Kingdom c.2250 BC. Place of Origin: Hierakonpolis (Kom el-Ahmar). Material Size: Terracotta H:42.5cm. Credit Line: Werner Forman Archive/ Ashmolean Museum, Oxford . Location: 45.