Figure
late 18th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Figure of a shepherdess in porcelain painted with black, purple and red enamels and gilded. She wears a wide brimmed hat, a plain white dress with gilt flowers and black shoes. A lamb leaps up at her to receive a garland of flowers which she is placing round its neck. Round the base are gilt scrolls.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted with enamels and gilded |
| Brief description | Figure of a shepherdess in porcelain painted with enamels and gilded, Derby Porcelain factory, Derby, late 18th century. |
| Physical description | Figure of a shepherdess in porcelain painted with black, purple and red enamels and gilded. She wears a wide brimmed hat, a plain white dress with gilt flowers and black shoes. A lamb leaps up at her to receive a garland of flowers which she is placing round its neck. Round the base are gilt scrolls. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'No 60' (Incised) |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Mr John George Joicey |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.1301-1919 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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