handmade and hand-painted lion figurine made using the Raku pottery technique, likely from South Africa. Raku is a Japanese firing method that involves removing pottery from the kiln while hot and cooling it rapidly, often in combustible materials, resulting in unique colors and crackling patterns. Key details: Material: Clay Technique: Raku firing, hand-built Origin: Possibly South Africa Features: Multi-colored glaze, crackling effect, unique texture Firing Process: Fired in an outdoor kiln, cooled rapidly Uniqueness: Each piece is one-of-a-kind due to the firing process