Object Detail
Description
figure of a sow or boar with its snout to the ground and standing four square. Modelled in the round, the back of the animal has had black enamel applied with either a sponge or by blowing the colour on. Red, brown and yellow enamels have also been used. The base is formed by a raised mound moulded and painted to resemble the ground. Shallow concave underside with small pierced hole.
Maker and role
manufacturer: unknown
Production place
Staffordshire potteries district, Staffordshire, England
Production date
circa 1840-circa 1850
Media description
earthenware
Measurements
59 x 39 x 77 mm
Credit line
Foundation Collection, 1989
Project credit line
This digital record has been made available on TJC Collection Online through a significant donation from the OPENING DOORS fund, the generous support of The Friends of The Johnston Collection, and Digitisation Champion Christine Bell
Accession number
A0226
TJC reference number
276
