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

Figure

ca. 1783-1795 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Figure of a girl, possibly Iphigenia, in lead-glazed earthenware and gilded. She stands and holds up her apron filled with fruits. The seams of her bodice are outlined in gold. Mound base on a square plinth.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Lead-glazed earthenware and gilded
Brief description
Figure of a girl, possibly Iphigenia, lead-glazed earthenware, made in Staffordshire, Ralph Wood, ca. 1783-95
Physical description
Figure of a girl, possibly Iphigenia, in lead-glazed earthenware and gilded. She stands and holds up her apron filled with fruits. The seams of her bodice are outlined in gold. Mound base on a square plinth.
Dimensions
  • Height: 24.1cm
Marks and inscriptions
'96' (impressed)
Gallery label
Figure of a girl depicting possibly Iphigenia Made in Staffordshire, about 1780-1800 Marks: '96', impressed Lead-glazed earthenware C.23 -1930 Given by Mr W. Sanders Fiske Adapted from a model entitled 'The Quail's Nest' by Paul -Louis CyfflÚ(23/05/2008)
Credit line
Given by Mr W. Sanders Fiske
Production
Adapted from a model entitled 'The Quail's Nest' by Paul-Louis Cyfflé.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.23-1930

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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