Staffordshire saltglazed solid agate cat, c. 1750.
£1,200.00
Staffordshire Saltglaze stoneware solid agate cat, c. 1750. The press-moulded, hollow-based figure created from variegated clay decoration simulating agate with a saltglaze stoneware body, naively modelled as a seated cat, having a wonderfully expressive face, with raised eyes. Spotted in blue glaze.
The figure displays several moulding and firing faults typically found in a ceramic product of this period.
Height – 12 cm, 4 3/4”.
Width – 8 cm, 3 1/8”.
Depth – 7 cm, 2 3/4”.
Condition – Repair to right ear. Chip repaired to left ear. Otherwise excellent condition.
