These lion-shaped throne legs are similar to those belonging to the royal thrones of Persian kings. They may have belonged to the throne of the governor of Samaria. Drawing: Persian king seated on a throne, depicted on a relief from Persepolis, 5th century BCE.
Credit: Gift of Ruth Ben-Haim, Jerusalem, in memory of Saul Ben-Haim
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