Lion Funéraire at the Louvre, Paris, France

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From ancient times, animals were used to signify the location of tombs. Lions, for instance, adorned tombs from the sixth century BC, as part of a tradition that transformed them into dynamic guardians standing proudly on their front legs. This object is a part of "Scan The World," an initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, which aims to create a digital repository of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for public access at no cost. Scan The World is an open-source community effort, where anyone with interesting items can contribute by emailing stw@myminifactory.com to learn how they can participate.