Ornamental basin with lion protomes Italy, late 18th - early 19th century 37 x (circumference) 40 cm Elegant white marble basin carved in the round, set on a turned foot and quadrangular base. The basin, of a lowered hemispherical form, is decorated with vertical bosses and enriched by four finely modelled protomes of lions. The upper rim has a continuous frieze with stylised plant motifs. Restorations and missing items