Staffordshire Lion

Staffordshire

1820/30

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Covered urn of solid white jasper with crimson jasper dip and applied white jasper relief decoration, of calyx krater shape, on round foot decorated with overlapping acanthus leaves, the stem and lower body with acanthus leaves and lotus motifs, with two elongated loop handles with white leafy motifs, the main body decorated with applied classical figures, including a sacrifice, a woman with a deer and a woman with a bird, the overlapping lip with a pattern of acanthus leaves, the conforming cover with acanthus leaf and lotus motifs and teardrop finial.
Small round plate of cast iron decorated with a stylized flower in the middle between scrolling vines within a concave rhombus, on each side a pointed oval reserve within which are the figures of Neptune with a trident, sea nymphs with sea creatures, and a sea god riding a dolphin, the outer rim decorated with a band of scrolling vines highlighted by four swans with outstretched wings; the plate is mounted on a foot that rests on a square plinth and is decorated with Gothic arches and tracery, the plate is supported by the wings of four swans who rest on top of the columnar foot, with traces of bronze patina and gilding.
Covered bouquetiere, or flower container, of white stoneware covered with a matt black glaze, oval in shape and designed to resemble a footed basket with two looped, twig handles, with a rope twist border at the foot and edge of cover, the pierced, domed corresponding cover with a hole in the middle and short neck, the interior likewise glazed.
Round dark blue jasper cameo with white relief scene of two classical figures, one seated in front of tree with the other behind