the throne she sat on had engravings of different living creatures ; the hood over the crest bore the semblance of a peacocks feathers widespread , the resting arms projected with the heads of two lions , the apron or waist of the throne was girded with the semblance of a viper , and on the two outer sides beneath the arms were engravings of goats and swine in various postures ; the footstool was shaped like a toad , and six statues of lions guarded the steps to the throne , three on the right and three on the left .