A Wonderful 16thC Northern European Black Painted & Carved Beech Model of A Lion c.1570-1600Origin: German, Dutch or Norwegian Period: Mid Renaissance Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1570 1600 Height: 7 Width: 9. 75 Depth: 3 (all at extremities) The wonderful sixteenth century painted and carved one piece beech model formed as a lion, couchant regardant, having an open roaring mouth, richly flowing mane, crossed front paws and delineated ribs, showing the original surfaces with an exquisite patina, the painted decoration now beautifully worn