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ca. 1818-25 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Figure of a lion in lead-glazed and lustred earthenware. The lion stands on a rectangular plinth. Under its left paw is a silver globe. The tail bends over its back along which the mane extends half-way.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Lead-glazed and lustred earthenware
Brief description
Figure of a lion, lead-glazed and lustred earthenware, made by Benjamin Plant at Lane End, Staffordshire, ca. 1818-25
Physical description
Figure of a lion in lead-glazed and lustred earthenware. The lion stands on a rectangular plinth. Under its left paw is a silver globe. The tail bends over its back along which the mane extends half-way.
Dimensions
  • Height: 29.4cm
  • Length: 39.3cm
Marks and inscriptions
'B. Plant Lane End'

Note
incised
Gallery label
(23/05/2008)
Figure of a Lion
Made by Benjamin Plant, at Lane End, Staffordshire, about 1780-1820
Mark: 'B. Plant Lane End', incised
Lead-glazed and lustred earthenware

C.98-1979
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.98-1979

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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