Object Detail
Description
figure of a standing lion facing to the left, serpent is entwined around its forelegs. Acanthus leaf decoration to front and rear. stands on a plinth base with canted corners. Circular aperture in base. Decorated with coloured glazes. Allegorical lions slaying snakes – allegorical of Bravery overcoming treachery, as on the war memorial below centre, and destroying other hapless creatures, as symbols of British victory over traditional European foes
Maker and role
in the style of: Ralph Wood (English, b.1748, d.1795); II
Production place
Burslem, Staffordshire, England
Production date
circa 1780
Measurements
101 x 76 x 113
Credit line
Foundation Collection, 1989
Project credit line
This digital record has been made available on TJC Collection Online through a significant donation from the OPENING DOORS fund, the generous support of The Friends of The Johnston Collection, and Digitisation Champion Christine Bell
Accession number
A0359
TJC reference number
421
