This mesmerising lioness appears to be poised - listening, waiting - for the moment when she will surge forward and unleash her full natural prowess. The artwork, Sekhmet VII, is inspired by the Egyptian goddess of war and healing. The present edition of this feline sculpture, brimming with power and elegance, is crafted from bronze gilded with Caplin gold, elevating the regal appearance of the work and underlining its associations with the divine.

The Ancient Egyptians, with their respect of the sacredness of animals and the animal form, have provided inspiration for Harumi across her artistic practice. Works such as Sekhmet VII pay homage to the animal spirit that resides in us all; the lioness's eyes, made from jet black onyx gemstones, appear to gaze beyond the known world into a greater depth beyond, perhaps fixed upon an unseen prey, or perhaps looking towards the realm of the divine.