Antique Staffordshire pearlware bust of Zingore, early 19th century English.

Reference: 3073

Dated: c. 1820 English

A fine Staffordshire pottery pearlware bust well modelled and decorated in enamel colours.
The figure bears the inscription "Zingore" under the socle shaped base.
Ralph Wood was the first Staffordshire potter to produce this figure which was titled Zingaria and was probably inspired by a period classical Roman figure.
Zingore is likely a spelling mistake of this unusual exotic name.
Zingaria is named as an "Eygptian Priestess" on the base of a Ralph Wood bust.

Dimensions: 10.50 inch high

Medium: Staffordshire pearlware pottery ceramic earthenware

Current Condition Fine condition minor chip at socle

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