Vintage African Mini Lion with Dark Gold Patina

Vintage African Mini Lion with Dark Gold Patina:: Vintage handmade bronze casting of a miniature lion with dark gold patina. Circa third quarter 20th century and possibly older, this piece has such incredible handmade charm and no two are identical. As this item is in vintage condition, it may show signs of age and use. Possibly an example of an Ashanti gold weight, or Mbramoo, which were used in the measuring of gold and gold dust. Create a scene of wildlife with many of our vintage African

Made by "Colourpicture" publication and sold in Kingston New York by Kingston News Service and George Greenberg & Son

Colors and shades include faded celadon green

coloration in analogous tones featuring a diminutive center medallion contrasting a larger main medallion atop a covered field of floral tendrils with slight geometric contour

circa 1960s vintage

Overall piece measures 14" x 16"

Item ID: 4075

May have been reduced in size although measures 20" x 28"

:: Detailed and ornate hexagonal center medallion with four corner flowers

Appears to be all original

Simple black coloration with yellow and red imagery of the gateway scene and Pikes Peak

Item ID: 3272

:: Multi-paneled columns and rows