Description:

German, most likely from the Bernheimer Castle, Bavaria. A remarkable and adorable pottery desk accessory! Glazed brown pottery in the form of a standing lion, head turned to the left, tongue extended, ring through its nose with links of pottery chain attached. In the top center of the lion's back is a small circular removable well and another removable well with strainer. Our guess is this is an inkwell of some form. On the side of the lion is a name - "Duiugen" and the date 1840. Size: 10" L x 9" H (25.4 cm x 22.9 cm)

Provenance: Ex-Paul & Louise Bernheimer collection, Cambridge, MA and Laguna Woods, CA.

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#111792

  • Condition: Right rear leg reattached and pottery well with repaired rim, minor loss to mane, else excellent

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January 28, 2016 8:00 AM MST
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