St. George and the Dragon figure

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Date:1780 - 1800 (c.)

Description:Pearlware figure decorated with coloured glazes. Height 290mm St. George is the patron saint of England. His victory is said to have happened in Libya, where he saved a town from the daily sacrifice of a virgin to a dragon. St. George was adopted as England's patron saint by Edward III in the 14th century. This figure is impressed on the base 'Ra. Wood Burslem'.


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1750s
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1780s
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1800s
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1820s
Bowl, teacup and saucer
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Donor ref:1949.P.192 (159/20690)

Source: Potteries Museum & Art Gallery

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