Staffordshire Pearwlare Elijah and the Ravens Figure

pre-Victorian, circa 1820. 9.6ins high, 5.3ins wide, 4.3ins depth. Staffordshire Pottery pearlware bocage figure

with a religious theme which features Elijah feeding two ravens, seated on a square base.

Decorated 'in the round' - decoration to front and reverse.

Vent hole to the underside.

This piece represents the Biblical story of Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath.

Condition

CONDITION: Generally good.

KILN EFFECTS: kiln detritus caught in the glaze to his robe.

RESTORATION. Old and stable reglued section of branch.

Minor retouched paint loss to base,

ground

and crows.

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