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Figure

ca. 1755 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Figure of a bagpiper in porcelain painted with enamels. He stands with a dog at his feet. He wears a flowered white coat, striped breeches, black hat and shoes. Mound base with applied flowers.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Porcelain painted with enamels
Brief description
Figure of a bagpiper in porcelain painted with enamels, Bow Porcelain Factory, Bow, ca. 1755.
Physical description
Figure of a bagpiper in porcelain painted with enamels. He stands with a dog at his feet. He wears a flowered white coat, striped breeches, black hat and shoes. Mound base with applied flowers.
Dimensions
  • Height: 14.6cm
Conversion from the Register
Marks and inscriptions
Transliteration
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Credit line
Bequeathed by Mr Arthur Hurst
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.232-1940

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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