Staffordshire figure with a theatrical and literary theme which features a child hanging over a waterfall, being carried by a Roc bird, perched on an oval base. Multi-coloured version. Dull gilt base line. Flatback, decorated mainly to the front. Vent holes to reverse and underside. This piece represents or could have been inspired by the story, 'The Arabian Nights' first translated into English in 1840. Book reference,'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 2, by A.& N. Harding, page 259, figure 2839/2840.
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Dimensions
13ins high, 5.9ins wide, 3.1ins depth
Circa Date
Victorian, circa 1860
Description
Staffordshire figure with a theatrical and literary theme which features a child hanging over a waterfall, being carried by a Roc bird, perched on an oval base. Multi-coloured version. Dull gilt base line. Flatback, decorated mainly to the front. Vent holes to reverse and underside. This piece represents or could have been inspired by the story, 'The Arabian Nights' first translated into English in 1840. Book reference,'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 2, by A.& N. Harding, page 259, figure 2839/2840.
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