"A Carnival of Animals" Cup

Title: "A Carnival of Animals" Cup
Description: 1987"A Carnival of Animals" Cup. British Museum Collections. Fine Bone China. Made in England. Unknown source.

There is no direct correlation that I can see with the fables that we know as Aesopic. Still, the ass and the lion playing chess comes close enough – and so figured the friend who gave me this for the collection!
Date: 1987
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