Aion of Skikda

Statue in limestone (H. 0.54). Deformed person with a lion’s head, dressed in a tunic, over which a short mantle, covering his arms. He holds a key before his breast in both hands. Beside his feet on either side a pine-apple.Delamare, Expl. Alg., PI. 16 Nos 9-10; Lajard, Rech., 657; Bertrand, Cat. Philippeville, I,54; MMM II No. 284b with fig. 330; Gsell-Bertrand, Mtts. Philippeville, 47f and PI. VI, 8. See fig. 40.