There is not always a great artist behind a great work. But there is a master. For a great deal of experience is required to transform this magnificent rampant lion, which once, cast in bronze, topped a flagpole, into porcelain. Adding the delicate individual parts such as the tail and sword also requires extraordinarily skilled workmanship. With great care, only the crown is cut out by hand using very small scalpels. Finally, the blue and white escutcheon is hand-painted.