Légende

Jelly mold, repoussé copper sheet in the form of a lying lion; raised head allows contents to be removed intact., described variously as a button or jelly mold. 18th–19th century, possibly Germany. Vessel; height 5.4 cm, width 15.5 cm, depth 9.8 cm., A small sculpted lion figure resting on an oval base, showing a reclining pose with its head raised and mane flowing down its neck and chest; the surface of the sculpture appears metallic with a mix of greenish patina and brownish-bronze highlights, and the base shares the same coloration; the background is a smooth, light grayish-lavender surface that reflects the sculpture faintly.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A09_333

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

77.2Mo (1.4Mo) / 50.8cm x 38.1cm / 6000 x 4500 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Jelly mold repoussé copper sheet form lying lion raised head allows contents removed intact described variously button jelly mold 18th–19th century Germany Vessel height 5.4 cm width 15.5 cm depth 9.8 cm small sculpted lion figure resting oval base showing reclining pose head raised mane flowing down neck chest surface sculpture metallic mix greenish patina brownish-bronze highlights base shares coloration background smooth light grayish-lavender surface reflects sculpture faintly.