Saint Clément Earthenware Lion - After Emile Gallé - 19th Century

Lion sitting with its tail on its back, colored by the earthenware of Saint Clément, but inspired by a model by Gallé in blue and white. Several federal states and cities have the lion in their coats of arms. In the teaching of heraldry, it is considered a symbol of courage and royalty. He protects the shield/coat of arms with his right paw. In return, there is always a statue of a lion which defends the coat of arms with its left paw to balance the forces, they work in pairs. Emile Gallé arrived at the Saint-Clément factory in 1867, this lion dates from the 1870s-80s, similar to his productions. Rare earthenware work before its glass paste. Unsigned, and a slight chip to the base.