{"product_id":"a-continental-porcelain-lions-head-bonbonniere-probably-19th-century","title":"A Continental Porcelain Lion's Head Bonbonnière, Probably 19th Century","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"376\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn unusual Continental porcelain bonbonnière, naturalistically modelled in the form of a lion's head, with an expressive face and flowing mane decorated in shades of brown, ochre and amber. The facial features are finely picked out in coloured enamels, with particular attention to the eyes, muzzle and teeth.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"487\"\u003eThe porcelain is fitted with a hinged metal mount around the base, opening to reveal a white-glazed interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"529\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eProbably German or French, 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"529\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAn appealing example of the novelty porcelain bonbonnières popular in Continental Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries, produced as small luxury objects for the storage of sweetmeats, snuff or other personal keepsakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"529\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e6cm high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"529\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eGood overall condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"529\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eUK shipping included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Ceramics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64901454201209,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/3713\/8297\/files\/Antique-porcelain-bonbonniere-lion-1.png?v=1792147811","url":"https:\/\/antiqueceramics.co.uk\/products\/a-continental-porcelain-lions-head-bonbonniere-probably-19th-century","provider":"Antique Ceramics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}