Staffordshire Pearlware figure of Andromache

Object Description

Staffordshire Pottery pearlware figure with a mythological theme which features Andromache next to a pillar with her arms wrapped around a urn, stood on a rectangular base. Decorated ‘in the round’ – decoration to front and reverse. Open bottomed. This piece represents Andromache weeping over the ashes of Hector. Maker’s marks painted to the underside. Book reference ,’English Earthenware Figures 1740-1840′ by Pat Halfpenny, page 249

Object Condition

Good. No restoration. A few chips base edge. Some flakes to pillar, base, left hand and dress. A few paint losses to headdress; over glazed shrinkage line to her neck.

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