This is a bronze sculpture titled "A Lick and a Promise" by contemporary artist Mark Hopkins. The sculpture depicts a realistic portrayal of a lion and measures 12 1/4 inches in height, 9 3/4 inches in length, and 9 1/2 inches in width. It is signed and numbered by the artist and was produced in 1994 using bronze casting techniques. The sculpture is an original piece and features a Big Cat theme.