Cupid riding a lion. The lion, a symbol of strength in this carving, is depicted with Cupid who rides him, an allegorical image that represents courage and strength. Cupid, god of love and physical desire is represented as a winged young man who with his arrows makes mortals and immortals fall in love. From an ancient carving. Mosaico pavimentale romano sec. III dC - Römisch-Germanisches Museum di Colonia

18kt Gold-plated Bronze