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![Lion toby jug - Gzhel, Russia circa 1980](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8b614_06238204620545dc817974a7493af46d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_280,h_419,al_c,q_80,enc_auto/Image-place-holder_edited_edited_edited_.jpg)
Lion toby jug produced in the Gzhel area of Russia circa 1980. The lion is a large cat of the genus Panthera native to Africa and India. It has a muscular, broad-chested body; short, rounded head; round ears; and a hairy tuft at the end of its tail. Adult male lions are larger than females and have a prominent mane. It is a social species, forming groups called prides consisting of a few adult males, related females, and cubs. The lion is an apex and keystone predator. His tail curls up to form the handle of the jug.
Maker:
Gzhel
Russia
circa 1980
Model #:
toby jug
Size:
medium
Height:
6 1/4"
![Lion toby jug - Gzhel, Russia circa 1980](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8b614_a5d53ffc62a94d43bb557de42ea86107~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_229,h_344,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Image-place-holder_edited.jpg)
![Lion toby jug - Gzhel, Russia circa 1980](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8b614_0a344c35177f4716918ec5ba182fbec2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_229,h_344,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Image-place-holder_edited.jpg)
![Lion toby jug - Gzhel, Russia circa 1980](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8b614_12378efba8ac45bb9820c73460fc2445~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_229,h_344,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Image-place-holder_edited.jpg)
![Lion toby jug - Gzhel, Russia circa 1980](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8b614_b21d5896d44e4bab9b91974cef879c56~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_229,h_344,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Image-place-holder_edited_edited_edited_.jpg)
![Lion toby jug - Gzhel, Russia circa 1980](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8b614_d55ccb4205b94366a0d73d0e93d8f270~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_229,h_344,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Image-place-holder_edited_edited.jpg)
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