-Lion 1934

This cast iron lion was crafted by the A.C. Williams Company, embodying a symbol that has echoed through millennia. The lion, a motif steeped in symbolism, roars across cultures as the emblem of courage, nobility, and strength. From the Lion Gate of Mycenae, guarding the ancient citadel, to the heraldic lions adorning royal crests, the image of the lion commands respect. Consider the medieval bestiaries, where lions were believed to sleep with open eyes, ever vigilant, or the Buddhist tradition, where the lion symbolizes the fierce protector of the Dharma. This archetype taps into our collective unconscious, resonating as a primal guardian. Even this humble cast iron form carries the weight of ages, reminding us that symbols, like dreams, speak in a language older than words. The lion’s enduring presence serves as a reminder of the past's persistent echoes in our present.