Model animal
William Cookworthy (1705 - 1780)
Category
Ceramics
Date
1768
Materials
ceramic
Measurements
155 mm (Height)
Place of origin
Plymouth
Order this imageCollection
Fenton House, London
NT 1448028.2
Summary
One of a pair of models of hares, seated, painted in natural colours, on oval bases encrusted with flowers and foliage. Mark, 24 in red enamel (the alchemical sign for tin). Both bases repaired, one ear chipped.
Marks and inscriptions
24 in red enamel (the alchemical sign for tin)
Makers and roles
William Cookworthy (1705 - 1780), maker