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

Group

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

Figure of a hound sitting over a dead hare, in white earthenware painted in colours under a clear glaze and gilt. The dog is sitting on his haunches over the body of a hare which is stretched in front of him on the ground. No mark.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
White earthenware painted in colours under a clear glaze and gilt
Brief description
Figure of a hound sitting over a dead hare, white earthenware painted in colours under a clear glaze and gilt, Staffordshire, early 19th century
Physical description
Figure of a hound sitting over a dead hare, in white earthenware painted in colours under a clear glaze and gilt. The dog is sitting on his haunches over the body of a hare which is stretched in front of him on the ground. No mark.
Dimensions
  • Height: 14.0cm
  • Width: 6.4cm
Credit line
Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.13-1919

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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