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Staffordshire pottery bocage figure "Return from Egypt" by "Obadiah Sherratt" early 19th century England.

Reference: 5376

Dated: c. 1820 Burslem Staffordshire England

A fine pottery pearlware figure of the " Return from Egypt" with Joseph standing with staff and Mary holding the infant Jesus whilst sitting on a donkey. The figure is modelled with "Sherratt" oak leaf bocage with exceptional enamels and decoration, the base ( unique to Sherratt) with it rainbow colours and specific shape adds additional decorative appeal to the group.

Dimensions: 8.50 inch high

Medium: pottery pearlware bocage staffordshire ceramic earthenware

Current Condition Restored staff and at arm of Joseph, donkey's ears and minor tips of leaves.

Literature: Page 195 Chapter 93 Myrna Schkolne Volume 2 Staffordshire Figures 1780-1840

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