Staffordshire pottery creamware plaque "Christ Crucified" mid 18th century

Reference: 4918

Dated: c. 1760 Staffordshire England

Antique creamware pottery plaque relief moulded with the crucification scene, decorated in oxide colours and lead glaze in the Whieldon manner.
The plaque is inscribed "CHRIST CRUCIFIED" a rare feature.
Christ is shown in the centre flanked by two thieves, a group of figures surrounds the cross including the kneeling figures of Mary and Mary Magdelane.
This exceptionally rare piece has a green border comprising of impressed circles and flower heads.

Dimensions: 6.00 inch wide 6.00 inch high

Medium: creamware pottery lead glaze oxide whieldon

Current Condition UNrestored condition with only minor historical wear.
There is an original firing detail under the two holes at the top border made for hanging.

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