Histories

He also had a figure of a lion made of refined gold, weighing ten talents. When the temple of Delphi [22.5167,38.4917] (Perseus) Delphi was burnt, this lion fell from the ingots which were the base on which it stood; and now it is in the treasury of the Corinthians, but weighs only six talents and a half, for the fire melted away three and a half talents.

When these offerings were ready, Croesus sent them to Delphi [22.5167,38.4917] (Perseus) Delphi, with other gifts besides: namely, two very large bowls, one of gold and one of silver. The golden bowl stood to the right, the silver to the left of the temple entrance.