Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Figure of the Day: The Staffordshire Elephant, 1866



Staffordshire Elephant
England, 1886
The Victoria & Albert Museum



This earthenware figure of an elephant with a howdah (the carriage on his back) and a figure seated on top was made in Staffordshire, England in 1886 by an unknown modeler.

The figure has been lead-glazed and is painted with a brilliant palette of enamel colors. 


I just love this figure.  It's a real treat.  And, speaking of treats, we'll have this week's "Treat of the Week" on Friday, so make sure to stop by, then.



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