Italian Glazed Terracotta Black Panther Sculpture – 1960s

A black glazed terracotta sculpture depicting a sitting, roaring panther. This item was handcrafted in Italy circa 1960. The piece features a high-gloss black glaze with hand-painted yellow-orange details on the eyes, and pink and white details inside the mouth. With a height of 83 cm, this is a large model.

This type of expressive sculpture was popular during that time period. It shows a high level of realism, from the panther's expression to the rendering of its musculature.

The sculpture is made of terracotta and has been glazed. It remains in great condition.