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18th Century Tin Glazed Probably German Lion and Ball with Lustre Glazed Mane
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18th Century Tin Glazed Probably German Lion and Ball with Lustre Glazed Mane

18th century
Description

A wonderfully rare 18th century tin glazed rampant lion with lustre glazed mane.

The figure of a dog with similar manganese lustre markings is in the V&A collection. There is also a similar manganese decorated figure described 5th June 2002 Sotheby’s sale.

Date of Manufacture

Timberhill Gallery has dated this Tin Glazed Ceramic Lion to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 09085329
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 225-290 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Opaque white tin glaze over buff earthenware: typical Continental faience potting.
Manganese purple brushwork on the mane: distinct 18th-century kiln pigment.
Open hollow underside with glaze pooling: moulded assembly before modern slip-casting.
Dark patina along the unglazed base rim: settled wear from prolonged handling.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1155047
Description
A wonderfully rare 18th century tin glazed rampant lion with lustre glazed mane.

The figure of a dog with similar manganese lustre markings is in the V&A collection. There is also a similar manganese decorated figure described 5th June 2002 Sotheby’s sale.

Date of Manufacture

Timberhill Gallery has dated this Tin Glazed Ceramic Lion to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09085329
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 225-290 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Opaque white tin glaze over buff earthenware: typical Continental faience potting.
Manganese purple brushwork on the mane: distinct 18th-century kiln pigment.
Open hollow underside with glaze pooling: moulded assembly before modern slip-casting.
Dark patina along the unglazed base rim: settled wear from prolonged handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1155047
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A tin-glazed ceramic figure of a reclining lion resting its paw on a yellow ball, featuring manganese brush-painted accents and a green base.
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Archive I A tin-glazed ceramic figure of a reclining lion resting its paw on a yellow ball, featuring manganese brush-painted accents and a green base.

18th Century Tin Glazed Probably German Lion and Ball with Lustre Glazed Mane

Archive II A tin-glazed ceramic figure of a reclining lion resting its paw on a yellow ball, featuring manganese brush-painted accents and a green base. View II
Archive III A tin-glazed ceramic figure of a reclining lion resting its paw on a yellow ball, featuring manganese brush-painted accents and a green base. View III
Archive IV A tin-glazed ceramic figure of a reclining lion resting its paw on a yellow ball, featuring manganese brush-painted accents and a green base. View IV
Archive V A tin-glazed ceramic figure of a reclining lion resting its paw on a yellow ball, featuring manganese brush-painted accents and a green base. View V
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A tin-glazed ceramic figure of a reclining lion resting its paw on a yellow ball, featuring manganese brush-painted accents and a green base.
18th Century Tin Glazed probably German Lion and Ball with lustre glazed mane
Ref: SA1155047
A tin-glazed ceramic figure of a reclining lion resting its paw on a yellow ball, featuring manganese brush-painted accents and a green base.
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  • ObjectCeramic Figurines
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGerman Fayence
  • MaterialEarthenware, Tin Glaze, Ceramic
  • ColourWhite and Manganese
  • MotifsLion with ball, Manganese lustre glaze, Integral green base, Hand-painted mane
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

This eighteenth century German fayence ceramic figurine depicts a reclining lion resting its paw on a yellow ball, set upon an integral green base. The earthenware piece exhibits a glossy white tin glaze accented with hand-painted manganese lustre decoration across its mane and back, alongside dark facial features and bared teeth. Surface wear is visible on the nose and brow, revealing minor losses to the glaze. Measuring 7 cm high, 10 cm wide, and 4.5 cm deep, the miniature sculpture suits display on a mantelpiece or shelf within an interior. Positioned upright, the figurine brings nineteenth century character to domestic spaces without dominating a surface. The compact scale allows placement on narrow ledges or side tables alongside books and decorative objects.

Tin-glazed fayence is a form of earthenware coated with an opaque white glaze containing tin oxide. Popular throughout 18th-century Europe, it allowed potters to paint intricate coloured oxide decorations onto a pale surface mimicking Chinese porcelain.

These figures were sculpted from earthenware clay, fired once, and then dipped in a lead-tin glaze mixture. Metallic oxides, such as manganese for purple-brown hues and copper for greens, were applied before a final firing.

Authentic pieces usually display minor glaze chipping, unglazed base rims revealing reddish or buff clay, and subtle variations from hand-painted oxide brushwork rather than modern transfer printing.

Display the object on a mantlepiece, within a glazed bookcase, or on a console table alongside structured books and glass objects to contrast historical texture with clean modern lines.

Dust gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth. Avoid immersing the ceramic in water or using abrasive chemical cleaners, as moisture can enter existing glaze cracks and cause deterioration.
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