Staffordshire pottery figure of Pomona an exceptional model with fine color glaze late 18th .

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£1600

Dated: 1790 Staffordshire England

This beautiful, elegant classical figure depicts Pomona, the Greek goddess standing on a base with flowers and holding an apple in each hand. The modeling and colored glazes are exceptional on this rare figure made at the end of the 18th century in Staffordshire. Pomona was the goddess of fruit trees, gardens, and orchards. She watches over and protects fruit trees and cares for their cultivation.

Dimensions: 9 inches high

Current Condition: Crack restored at lower arm.

Provenance: Private English Collection

£1600    $2160

Description

This beautiful, elegant classical figure depicts Pomona, the Greek goddess standing on a base with flowers and holding an apple in each hand.
The modeling and colored glazes are exceptional on this rare figure made at the end of the 18th century in Staffordshire.
Pomona was the goddess of fruit trees, gardens, and orchards. She watches over and protects fruit trees and cares for their cultivation.

Additional information

Dimensions 9 in