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English Salt Glazed Pottery Lion Mid-18th Century Made circa 1760
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Stoneware,Glazed
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1760
- Condition:Repaired: There is an invisible restoration to the base. Invisible restoration to the base.
- Seller Location:Katonah, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: 1501088665863
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