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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 138, The Harry and Carol Djanogly Gallery

Hudibras

Figure
ca. 1783-1800 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Figure of Hudibras in lead-glazed earthenware. A bearded figure is seated on a horse and in the act of drawing a sword. Low mounded base on a rectangular moulded plinth with a rope-pattern edging.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleHudibras (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Lead-glazed earthenware and moulded
Brief description
Figure of Hudibras, lead-glazed earthenware, made in Staffordshire, ca. 1783-1800.
Physical description
Figure of Hudibras in lead-glazed earthenware. A bearded figure is seated on a horse and in the act of drawing a sword. Low mounded base on a rectangular moulded plinth with a rope-pattern edging.
Dimensions
  • Height: 29.8cm
Marks and inscriptions
'41' (impressed)
Gallery label
Figure 'Hudibras' Made in Staffordshire, about 1780-1880 Marks: '41', impressed Lead-glazed earthenware C.6 -1930 Given by Mr W. Sanders Fiske(23/05/2008)
Credit line
Given by Mr W. Sanders Fiske
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.6-1930

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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