Figure
ca. 1793-1818 (made)
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Figure of a triton in lead-glazed earthenware. The triton kneels on a rock with his head turned towards his left, and he clasps a cornucopia on his right.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Lead-glazed earthenware |
| Brief description | Figure of a triton, made by Wood & Caldwell, Burslem, ca. 1793-1818. |
| Physical description | Figure of a triton in lead-glazed earthenware. The triton kneels on a rock with his head turned towards his left, and he clasps a cornucopia on his right. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'WOOD & CALDWELL' (impressed)
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| Gallery label | Figure of a triton
Made at the factory of Enoch Wood and James Caldwell, Burslem, Staffordshire, about 1790-1818
Mark: 'WOOD & CALDWELL' impressed
Lead-glazed earthenware
C.584-1925 Gift of Dr. W. L. Hildburgh
Copied from a triton modelled for Wedgwood in 1769, which was after a sculptural original supplied by the architect William Chambers(23/05/2008) |
| Credit line | Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh |
| Production | Copied from a triton modelled for Wedgwood in 1769, which was after a sculptural original supplied by the architect William Chambers. |
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| Accession number | C.584-1925 |
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| Record created | March 31, 2008 |
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