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CIRCA 1800
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A pearlware figure of a classical maiden
Circa 1800
Emblematic of Plenty, wearing flowing robes, holding a cornucopia issuing fruit, on a mound above a square-section iron-red line base (some minor chipping); a pearlware figure of a maiden emblematic of Purity, holding a water pitcher and a flaming urn (one arm repaired); another figure of a classical maiden emblematic of Peace, holding a frond and a flaming torch to devices of war (one arm restuck); and a figure of Venus with Cupid in attendance, a stylised dolphin at her side (minor restoration)
The first 10½ in. (26.7 cm.) high (4)
Circa 1800
Emblematic of Plenty, wearing flowing robes, holding a cornucopia issuing fruit, on a mound above a square-section iron-red line base (some minor chipping); a pearlware figure of a maiden emblematic of Purity, holding a water pitcher and a flaming urn (one arm repaired); another figure of a classical maiden emblematic of Peace, holding a frond and a flaming torch to devices of war (one arm restuck); and a figure of Venus with Cupid in attendance, a stylised dolphin at her side (minor restoration)
The first 10½ in. (26.7 cm.) high (4)
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