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Figure group (Samson and the Lion (or Hercules and the Nemean Lion))
Samson and the Lion
1870-1880
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
Staffordshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Earthenware (white)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
2002.0030.138
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Thomas N. and A. Pat Bernard
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Object Number
2002.0030.138
Object Name
Figure group (Samson and the Lion (or Hercules and the Nemean Lion))
Title
Samson and the Lion
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
Staffordshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1870-1880
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Underside
Inscription: Round orange adhesive label, printed in ink, "324"
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Religion associated
- Religious imagery
Materials
- Earthenware (white)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Molded
- Painted
- Enameled
- Gilded
Dimensions (inches)
10.125 (H) x 7.875 (W) x 3.375 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
25.718 (H) x 20.003 (W) x 8.573 (D)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Pugh, P. D. Gordon. 1987 Staffordshire Portrait Figures of the Victorian Era.
• Two models and Rennaisance possible design source: pp. E419-421, pls. 94 & 97 (flatbacks); pl. 96, similar composition but nude marble Hercules by Baccio Bandinelli (1493-1560), Florence. (Still says flatbacks are Samson.)Book: Harding, Adrian & Harding, Nicholas. 1998 Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875. 2.
• Four other models in different sizes: p. 41, fig. 1768.Book: Oliver, Anthony. 1981 Staffordshire pottery : the tribal art of England.
• Different flatback model in same pose: p. 67, no. 87, indicating may represent a lion tamer, such as the American Isaac Van Amburgh.