Not on display

Bust of a man

Bust
ca. 1790-1810 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bust of a man in lead-glazed earthenware, mounted on an ivory disk. He is bearded, and his coat is strewn with ermine-like marks. Small conical base.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleBust of a man (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Lead-glazed earthenware, painted and mounted on ivory
Brief description
Bust of a man, lead-glazed earthenware mounted on an ivory disk, possibly Leeds or Staffordshire, or possibly Italian, ca. 1790-1810.
Physical description
Bust of a man in lead-glazed earthenware, mounted on an ivory disk. He is bearded, and his coat is strewn with ermine-like marks. Small conical base.
Dimensions
  • Height: 13.5cm
  • Width: 8cm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
Transliteration
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Gallery label
(23/05/2008)
Bust of a Man
Made in Staffordshire, about 1790-1810
Lead-glazed earthenware, mounted on an ivory disk

C.306-1915 Given by Lt.-Col. K. Kingwall, D.S.O.
Credit line
Presented by Lt. Col. K. Dingwall, DSO with Art Fund support
Production
Previous attributions include Leeds and Staffordshire
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.306-1915

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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