St George and the Dragon
Figure
ca. 1783-1795 (made)
ca. 1783-1795 (made)
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Figure of St George and the Dragon in creamware. The saint, mounted on a mettlesome horse, is about to thrust a spear or lance, which his hands purport to grasp, into the open jaws of the prostrate monster.
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Title | St George and the Dragon (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Creamware (lead-glazed earthenware), press-moulded |
Brief description | Figure of St George and the Dragon, creamware, Ralph Wood, Burslem, Staffordshire, ca. 1783-1795 |
Physical description | Figure of St George and the Dragon in creamware. The saint, mounted on a mettlesome horse, is about to thrust a spear or lance, which his hands purport to grasp, into the open jaws of the prostrate monster. |
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Credit line | Given by L.J.E. Hooper |
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Accession number | CIRC.723-1931 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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