Having an attractive mottled glaze with slanted green eyes, inscribed toothy grin, dark curly clay mane and pom-pom, signed on the underside "BH 30". The Hussey lion is accompanied by a small lion, not signed, probably by Crystal King (4 x 4 in.) (separation of front legs from the body, stable). Included is a 1992 booklet "North Carolina and Southern Folk Pottery" by William Ivey featuring a lion on the cover.

Larger lion 6 1/2 x 7 in.

From the Collection of Joseph Kovacs, Lancaster, New York

Good condition; booklet has soiling.