Summer
Figure
second half of 18th century (made)
second half of 18th century (made)
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Figure of 'Summer', soft-paste porcelain, symbolised by a boy holding a sheaf of corn and a sickle. Square plinth with remains of gilding.
Object details
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Title | Summer (manufacturer's title) |
Materials and techniques | Soft-paste porcelain painted in enamels and gilt |
Brief description | Figure of 'Summer', soft-paste porcelain, painted in enamels and gilt, England (Staffordshire or Lowestoft), second half of 18th century |
Physical description | Figure of 'Summer', soft-paste porcelain, symbolised by a boy holding a sheaf of corn and a sickle. Square plinth with remains of gilding. |
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Credit line | Given by E. F. Broderip, Esq. |
Object history | Form a set of the Four Seasons |
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Accession number | C.306-1924 |
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Record created | April 24, 2009 |
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