Good overall condition with typical patches of glaze degredation, particularly to thicker areas of green glaze to the rear, and minor flakes to the glaze including to the proper right ear, two burst bubbles to the rear, and the edge of the octagonal pillow surface. Typical firing imperfections include occasional frits and firing cracks, particularly at the join between the lion and pillow surface.
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