Figure of a Lion

Dateca. 1805

OriginEngland, Staffordshire or Yorkshire (probably)

MediumRefined red earthenware (lusterware)

DimensionsH: 8 3/4"; L: 12 7/8"; W: 4 15/16"

Credit LineGift of James W. Shaeffer

Object number2016-219

DescriptionRed earthenware figure of a lion on rectangular plinth standing with proper left front paw resting on an orb, the lion's tail curling over its body. Decorated all over with silver luster, the dark brown of the earthenware body showing through in various places.