Small and beautiful tile in Asiago Biancone marble, depicting the Lion of St. Mark. This artwork was entirely carved and worked by hand. It comes from the city of Venice and was placed in the main hall of one of the most important noble palaces. Please note the precision and the attention to detail. The anatomy of the lion is carved with much accuracy (nails, muscles, mane and wings). There are several symbolic interpretations about the combination of lion and book. In this case, the open book is considered the symbol of the sovereignty of the State. However, such interpretations are not universally accepted as the Most Serene Republic never codified its own symbols, which were represented in an unequivocal way. The Gospel bears the engraving of the typical Latin words which mean “Peace be with you, Mark, my Evangelist”. Small dimensions, well proportioned, not excessively heavy. You can easily hang it on the wall with some old pieces of iron, or you can lean it on a surface. It is a fragment of a wall, as you can see from the quite irregular edge.The item is in good condition and intact in all its parts. This lot is one of a kind, of excellent quality and workmanship, fine and elegant, but at the same time powerful and muscular. Prestigious and excellent workmanship. In case of shipping, it will be delivered in a sturdy wooden crate, with appropriate packaging. Trackable and safe shipping throughout Italy, Europe and the rest of the world, at low rates. Dimensions:- width 37.5 cm- length 28 cm- thickness 5.5 cm.Weight: 8 kg.