Creamware pottery figure of a cat from the Bovey Tracey Pottery Devon England circa 1800

Reference: 6800

Dated: c. 1780 Bovey Tracey Devon England UK

A early creamware hollow bodied pottery figure of a cat modelled in a seated position with underglaze tan and chocolate brown slip decoration applied in a naive fashion.
The figure is full of life and character a wonderful rendition of English folk art in pottery from the late 18th century period. Shards of this figure have been located at the Indeo Pottery site Bovey Tracey.

Dimensions: 3.00 inch wide 4.74 inch high 2.50 inch deep

Medium: creamware pottery ceramic earthenware

Current Condition Minor restoration at base.

Provenance: Private collection Wales.

Literature: A Potworks in Devonshire (The history and products of the Bovey Tracey potteries 1750-1836) Bryan Adams and Anthony Thomas. Page 61

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