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Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 139, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Group

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Dr. Syntax is represented being carried on the back of a fisherwoman standing in water. Circular base.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Porcelain painted in enamels and gilt
Brief description
Figure group, depicting Dr. Syntax is being carried on the back of a fisherwoman; porcelain painted in enamels and gilt; Derby Porcelain factory, England, 19th century
Physical description
Dr. Syntax is represented being carried on the back of a fisherwoman standing in water. Circular base.
Dimensions
  • Height: 11.7cm
Credit line
Given by Col. Waldo-Sibthorp
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic reference
Honey, W. B. Old English porcelain. London: Faber & Faber, 1948, p. 123.
Collection
Accession number
385-1902

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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