10: A LARGE AMPHORA BEAR AND BULL BATTLE GROUPING

The naturalistic plinth-like base with bas-relief scenes of forest view and stalking Native American, the depiction of an archaic blood sport between bear and bull played out in the gold and cream glazed figures, impressed marks of Amphora, Austria, Crown and numerals 1445 on the underside of the base.
Measures 20 x 15.5 x 8 inches.
Very good condition, noting a tiny fleck of loss, side relief below the bull's left hoof, there are no chips, cracks, repairs, scratches or areas of heavy wear.
$500 - $1,000