Good sized English pottery hollow based figure of a lion Staffordshire 18th century

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£2250

Dated: 1785 Staffordshire England

This creamware-bodied pottery figure shows a lion in repose on a green base, expressively molded with a benign noble head and mane, his tail curled under the back leg. The figure is decorated in ochre, brown, and soft celadon green. The piece is in exceptional condition and attracts attention.

Dimensions: 4.75 inches high 6 inches long

Current Condition: Exceptional

Provenance: Private collection Somerset England

£2250    $3037

Description

This creamware-bodied pottery figure shows a lion in repose on a green base, expressively molded with a benign noble head and mane, his tail curled under the back leg. The figure is decorated in ochre, brown, and soft celadon green. The piece is in exceptional condition and attracts attention.

Additional information

Dimensions 6 × 4.75 in