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Figure (Diana)
Diana
John Walton
1815-1830
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
John Walton (Maker)
Place of Origin
Burslem; Staffordshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Earthenware (pearlware)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
2002.0030.060
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Thomas N. and A. Pat Bernard
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Object Number
2002.0030.060
Object Name
Figure (Diana)
Title
Diana
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
John Walton (Maker)
Place of Origin
Burslem; Staffordshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1815-1830
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Back of base
Inscription: Molded, sunken relief "WALTON" in banner
Type: Label
Location: Underside
Inscription: Round blue sticker, inscribed in ink, "229" (Bernard Collection number)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Classical
- Mythological
Materials
- Earthenware (pearlware)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Painted
- Molded
- Enameled
Dimensions (inches)
11 (H) x 5.438 (W) x 4.188 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
27.94 (H) x 13.813 (W) x 10.638 (D)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Article: Schkolne, Myrna. 2011 A Pearlware Puzzle: Walton Figures and Their Look-Alikes. American Ceramic Circle Journal. 57-77.
• 2 Walton-marked pearlware figure groups of this type, one on square base, c. 1806-35Book: Grigsby, Leslie B. 1990 The Henry H. Weldon Collection: English Pottery, Stoneware and Earthenware 1650-1800.
• Very different model of Diana with dog, mate to Apollo figures: p. 456, no. 291, colored glaze shown with biscuit version. Probably Wood family, c. 1785-95.Book: Halfpenny, Patricia A. 1991 English Earthenware Figures, 1740-1840.
• Several different models on different bases, some with bocages: pp. 156 and 180, enameled on square base; p. 225, impressed "WALTON" and on high square base; p. 251, on base mound with dog, possibly Enoch Wood, impressed "6" or "9"