Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 139, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Winter

Figure
ca. 1765 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Figure of an old man crouching over a brazier, allegorical of Winter. One of a set of the Seasons. Soft-paste porcelain with decoration painted in enamels and gilt.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleWinter (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Soft-paste porcelain, painted in enamels and gilt
Brief description
Figure of 'Winter', one of a set of the Seasons, soft-paste porcelain, painted in enamels and gilt; Bow Porcelain factory, England (London), ca. 1765
Physical description
Figure of an old man crouching over a brazier, allegorical of Winter. One of a set of the Seasons. Soft-paste porcelain with decoration painted in enamels and gilt.
Dimensions
  • Height: 16.5cm
  • Width: 10.2cm
Credit line
Given by Mr W.A.J. Flörsheim
Subject depicted
Associated objects
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.248-1931

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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