Figure
ca. 1755-1760 (made)
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Figure, in soft-paste porcelain painted in enamels, of a tawny owl perched on a stump on which are applied flowers and leaves, and also sprays of flowers painted in purple.
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Materials and techniques | Soft-paste porcelain painted in enamels |
Brief description | Figure, in soft-paste porcelain painted in enamels, of a tawny owl perched on a stump, made by Bow Porcelain Factory, London, ca. 1755-1760 |
Physical description | Figure, in soft-paste porcelain painted in enamels, of a tawny owl perched on a stump on which are applied flowers and leaves, and also sprays of flowers painted in purple. |
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Credit line | Given by Lady Charlotte Schreiber |
Object history | One of a pair with 414:224-1885 (Sch. I 61) The pair was purchased by Lady Charlotte Schreiber from Mrs Haliburton, Richmond, for £50 in March 1875. Acquired as Chelsea porcelain. |
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Other number | Sch. I 61A - Schreiber number |
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Accession number | 414:224/A-1885 |
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Record created | December 9, 2008 |
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