1 Kings 7:29

And on the borders [panels] that were between the ledges were lions [ i.e; figures or bas-reliefs of lions], oxen , and cherubims ["The lion and the ox are the two animal forms which occur most frequently in Assyrian decoration" (Rawlinson). They have also found a place through the cherubim, in the symbolism of Christianity]: and upon the ledges there was a base above [ i.e; there was a pedestal or stand ( כֵן ; see 1 Kings 7:31 ) of some sort for the laver upon the square basis]: and beneath the lions and oxen were certain additions [Heb. wreaths, festoons, לִוְיָה . (cf. Proverbs 1:9 ), corona] made of thin work. [Heb. pensile or hanging work, מוֹרָד from יָרַד descendit; Vulgate, dependentia. It would seem that on the panel, beneath the figures of animals, etc; were sculptured hanging festoons of flowers.