Pug
Derby Porcelain Works
Category
Ceramics
Date
1780
Materials
Ceramic
Measurements
85 mm (Height)
Place of origin
Derby
Order this imageCollection
Mompesson House, Wiltshire
NT 723374.2
Summary
One of a pair of Derby models of pug dogs. Seated looking left, wearing a white and gilt collar joined by turquoise flowers. The dog is painted in salmon pink with darker ears, eyes, noses and feet. Raised on a rectangular base painted in green and puce. Circa 1780. (Patricia Fergusson, 2004, states circa 1810).
Marks and inscriptions
incised
Makers and roles
Derby Porcelain Works, potter