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1830-1850 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Figure of a Scottish Highlander in lead-glazed earthenware painted with enamels. He is in full Highland dress, holds out an open snuff-horn in his right hand, and stands on an oblong base.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Lead-glazed earthenware painted with enamels
Brief description
Figure of a Scottish Highlander, lead-glazed earthenware painted with enamels, possibly made by Thomas Rathbone, Portobello, 1830-1850.
Physical description
Figure of a Scottish Highlander in lead-glazed earthenware painted with enamels. He is in full Highland dress, holds out an open snuff-horn in his right hand, and stands on an oblong base.
Dimensions
  • Height: 31.1cm
  • Width: 18.5cm
  • Depth: 16cm
Gallery label
(23/05/2008)
Figure of a Scottish Highlander
Possibly made by Thomas Rathbone, Portobello, 1830-50
Lead-glazed earthenware painted in colours

3746-1901
Credit line
Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
3746-1901

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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