And twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other
 upon the six steps
 There was a lion on each side of every step, a symbol of royal power, as before observed; so the Egyptians placed lions under the throne of Orus F18: 
 there was not the like made in any kingdom;
 for the matter and form of it, for its grandeur and magnificence; there was none at least at that time, whatever has been since; for this is the first throne of ivory we read of.