Recumbent ram sculpture with shield

A gray, stone-like sculpted ram reclines on a rectangular plinth, its head resting upon its forelegs. The elongated, curved horns sweep back from a pointed snout. Its eyes are closed. The ram’s mouth holds a shield-shaped object, the lower edge of which rests on the plinth. The overall pose suggests repose, with the body extended laterally along the base. The sculpture’s material evokes the texture and appearance of weathered stone.