Not currently on display at the V&A

Figure

ca. 1790-1810 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Figure, 'Faith', standing beside a pedestal, painted with a red cross and inscribed 'Shield of Faith', dresses in a long green-lined robe and hood sparsely patterned with blue, red and green circles and dots. The right arm is upheld and her left resting on her bosom. Square base painted with red stripe,


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Lead-glazed earthenware, painted in enamel colours
Brief description
Figure of Faith, lead-glazed earthenware, English, ca. 1790-1810
Physical description
Figure, 'Faith', standing beside a pedestal, painted with a red cross and inscribed 'Shield of Faith', dresses in a long green-lined robe and hood sparsely patterned with blue, red and green circles and dots. The right arm is upheld and her left resting on her bosom. Square base painted with red stripe,
Dimensions
  • Height: 17.8cm
  • Of base width: 5.7cm
converted from register
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Shield of Faith' (painted to shield)
  • Transliteration
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Gallery label
Figure of depicting Faith Made in Staffordshire, about 1790-1810 Lead-glazed earthenware C.134-1917 Given by Mrs Kate Bentley(23/05/2008)
Credit line
Given by Mrs Kate Bentley
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.134-1917

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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