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A brilliantly modelled antique red terracotta dragon statue, circa 1900. With its scaled body, large curling tail and great wings, the dragon is poised low to the ground as it clambers over the rocks beneath its taloned feet. Over 125 years old, this dragon sculpture is instilled with a timeworn presence, perhaps once a piece…
Depth: 30cm11.81in
Width: 25.5cm10.04in
Height: 60cm23.62in
Weight: 15kg33.07lbs
Good structural condition. Historic repairs: head, wing and tail have been reattached. Loss to one corner.
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.
England
Late 19th / Early 20th Century
Handcrafted, Terracotta
Circa 1900
Unknown
Victorian
A brilliantly modelled antique red terracotta dragon statue, circa 1900. With its scaled body, large curling tail and great wings, the dragon is poised low to the ground as it clambers over the rocks beneath its taloned feet.
Over 125 years old, this dragon sculpture is instilled with a timeworn presence, perhaps once a piece of mythical English folk art. It will make a character decorative feature of homes inside and out!
| Weight | 15 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 30 × 25.5 × 60 cm |
| Origin | England |
| Period | Late 19th / Early 20th Century |
| Material | |
| Date of Manufacture | Circa 1900 |
| Maker |
