Overall the condition of the stone is very good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There are a series of natural veins running through the stone, including two crossing diagonally at the nose of the lion. There is a slightly darker section of veining at the proper left side of the nose. There is a very small area of abrasion at the proper right eyebrow and an associated cluster of slightly visible natural veins at the proper left eyebrow. There is a speck of darker tone in the forehead. There is a concave area to the proper right side of the head, which is visible in J.L. Natter's drawing of circa 1750 (fig. 3 in the online catalogue); it's possible that there may be minor recarving in this area. There is a small abrasion at the lower lip on the proper left side. There are a few very minor abrasions to some of the high points of the fur. The mount is later and is slightly raised from the stone at the back. A small chip is visible under the mount on the proper right edge of the reverse and another very small one under the chin at the reverse.

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