Figure

ca. 1840 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Figure of a shepherdess in bone china painted in colours and gilded. She stands with a sheep on its hind legs on a pedestal to her left. She holds a basket of flowers in her right hand. Low circular base with gilt lines.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Bone china painted in colours and gilded
Brief description
Figure of a shepherdess in bone china painted in colours and gilded, probably by Rockingham Ceramic Factory, Swinton, ca. 1840
Physical description
Figure of a shepherdess in bone china painted in colours and gilded. She stands with a sheep on its hind legs on a pedestal to her left. She holds a basket of flowers in her right hand. Low circular base with gilt lines.
Dimensions
  • Height: 18.1cm
Credit line
Given by Mr. J.D.Kennedy through the National Art Collections Fund
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.294-1930

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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