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Whimsical Raku Pottery Crocodile Head

$850
£647.84
€740.52
CA$1,195.90
A$1,310.07
CHF 689.57
MX$15,636
NOK 8,790.25
SEK 8,035.62
DKK 5,531.55

About the Item

Whimsical Folksy Raku pottery crocodile. Hand crafted with a great turquoise glaze and wonderfully expressive eyes. The piece has a slot on the back so it can be hung on a wall. There is a Dog Bone impressed mark on the back. In good overall condition with natural crackling to the glaze inherent to the Raku process.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. In good overall condition with natural crackling to the glaze inghernt to the Raku process.
  • Seller Location:
    Palm Springs, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Bridges over Time RC2077781stDibs: LU835047814482

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