Staffordshire pottery religious figure of Jeremiah with bocage circa 1820

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£1750

Dated: 1815 Staffordshire

A fine antique pottery figure of Jeremiah reading scripture. These religious figures from the early 19th century are often beautifully coloured and modelled with respect for the subject. This Staffordshire pottery pearlware figure with bocage is no exception being one of the best examples of its type. Notes; Jeremiah's life and teachings had a profound effect on the future development of both Judaism and Christianity. In the New Testament, many passages indicate that both Jesus and Paul not only accepted certain ideas from Jeremiah but gave them a central place in their own interpretations of the meaning of religion. For this reason, along with others, Jeremiah is often regarded as the greatest of the Hebrew prophets. The period in which Jeremiah lived and worked was one of the most critical in Hebrew history. His public ministry began during the reign of King Josiah (640–609 B.C.) and lasted until sometime after the fall of Jerusalem and the beginning of the Babylonian captivity. After the fall of Jerusalem, the Babylonians permitted him to remain in his homeland; many of his fellow countrymen were taken into captivity. Later, he was taken to Egypt against by a group of exiles who found it necessary to flee Jerusalem for their own safety. He died in Egypt.

Dimensions: 10.5 inches high

Current Condition: Minor restoration to some leaves and hand.

Literature: Myrna Schkolne, People,Passions,Pastimes and Pleasures, STaffordshire figures 1810-35.

£1750    $2362

Description

A fine antique pottery figure of Jeremiah reading scripture.
These religious figures from the early 19th century are often beautifully coloured and modelled with respect for the subject. This Staffordshire pottery pearlware figure with bocage is no exception being one of the best examples of its type.
Notes;
Jeremiah’s life and teachings had a profound effect on the future development of both Judaism and Christianity. In the New Testament, many passages indicate that both Jesus and Paul not only accepted certain ideas from Jeremiah but gave them a central place in their own interpretations of the meaning of religion. For this reason, along with others, Jeremiah is often regarded as the greatest of the Hebrew prophets.

The period in which Jeremiah lived and worked was one of the most critical in Hebrew history. His public ministry began during the reign of King Josiah (640–609 B.C.) and lasted until sometime after the fall of Jerusalem and the beginning of the Babylonian captivity. After the fall of Jerusalem, the Babylonians permitted him to remain in his homeland; many of his fellow countrymen were taken into captivity. Later, he was taken to Egypt against by a group of exiles who found it necessary to flee Jerusalem for their own safety. He died in Egypt.

Additional information

Dimensions 10.5 in