Figure
Category
Ceramics
Date
1756
Materials
ceramic
Measurements
142 mm (Height); 52 mm (diameter of base)
Place of origin
Stratford-le-Bow
Order this imageCollection
Wallington, Northumberland
NT 581938
Summary
A rare early Bow figure of a Nun standing with her hands folded across her breast, wearing a pink lined black habit with slight gilding to the edges, over a white dress with pink decoration to the hem, a black crucifix hanging from her waist. She stands on a flat circular base with applied flowers.
Provenance
Bought from Winifred Williams (Antiques) of Eastbourne, 11 August 1965. For the model see Sotheby's catalogue for 18 April 1967, illustration for Lot 137
Marks and inscriptions
197 (on inventory card in red ink)