Large scale Staffordshire Pottery figure Abraham offering Isaac early 19th century

Reference: 4753

Dated: c. 1810 to c. 1815 Staffordshire English

One of the rarest biblical figures depicting God's command to Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac to Him, only to relent at the last moment and provide a ram to offer instead. Because of his commitment to God, Abraham proves himself worthy again to be the patriarch of Israel.
This figure is the largest bocage type figures produced relating to this subject.
As with many of the Biblical figures it is extremely well potted and decorated.
This figure is the only one I know of which retains the angel aloft the top bocage leaves.
A rather poignant touch is the placing of the ram sheltering under the bocage bush at the feet of Abraham.

Dimensions: 15.00 inch high

Medium: pearlware staffordshire pottery earthenware ceramic

Current Condition Angel's arm, chain, knife and minor bocage,chips professionally restored.

Literature: Genesis Chapter 22 Old Testamant of the Bible.

Myrna Schkolne page 158 figure reference 85.10 Volume 2, Staffordshire Figures 1780-1840

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