Circa 1850, blue and white full bodied recumbent forms featuring decoratively painted bodies, open mouth exposing teeth, marked on the underside "HL".

Lion 8 1/4 x 12 1/2 x 5 in.

From the Collection of the late Dick J. Kolkman, Gibsonia, Pennsylvania

The original initials HL were used by 17th century potter Dirk Harlees and have perhaps been borrowed by this unidentified maker.

Scattered flakes to high points; no hairlines.