Lion of Babylon Statue Figurine Iraq Ceramic Pottery Signed Yahya Rashid

Pottery Figurine of the Lion of Babylon Statue of Iraq
Mustard Yellow Glaze. White Clay. Signed Yahya Rashid.
Length: 4 5/8 inches
Width: 2 inches
Height: 3 1/2 inches

 

Translation of signature courtesy of randomstore on the
eBay International Trading Discussion Board, March 27, 2012.

White Lion Figurine with Killed Slain Lamb or Ewe Porcelain Bisque Parian

Antique Parian Porcelain Bisque Fairing
Lion Standing over Killed Ewe or Lamb
Victorian Era Figurine                                                                                              

4" tall by 5" wide. Hard, vitrified porcelain bisque or stoneware. Remnants of a translucent amber colored paint or lacquer with gold sparkles.

No maker's marks or numbers on the bottom or anywhere on the back or around the base.

The base is made to look like a stacked stone wall or fence.

The trimmed and smoothed mold marks are visible from the base, up the lions leg, over the top of its back, and through the mane to the ear.

Origin unknown. Probably German porcelain.