Lot 192 , A Staffordshire creamware figure of a recumbent ram and a similar ewe

A Staffordshire creamware figure of a recumbent ram and a similar pearlware figure of a recumbent ewe, late 18th century, both predominantly painted in semi-translucent green and ochre glazes, on hollow mound bases, length 14.5cm and 16.5cm, slight faults
Estimate £300-500

This ram has restoration to his right horn and ear and crazing to the glaze all over, small chip losses to his left horn tip and ear, a few small shallow chips to the bottom edge. The ewe has an open firing crack to the seam join across her neck and head, chip losses to left ear, a few shallow chips around the bottom edge, glaze flakes to head and neck.


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Sold for £300