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Molded white clay body; white glaze. Painted overglaze polychrome decoration. Standing figure of Lord Nelson (see Note) in naval unifrom with amputated left hand inserted in vest. Peacock rests against left leg.
figurines
earthenware
glazing (coating)
molding (forming)
painting (coating)
tin (metal)
armed forces
figure- and animal-derived motifs
peafowl
Earthenware
Molded
Painted
Military
Peacock
Tin Glazed
Staffordshire
Classical Figure
FIGURINE
Nelson, Horatio Nelson, Viscount, 1758-1805
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821
Original to Hamilton House (South Berwick, Me.),
Unknown
9.875 (H) (inches)
Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan
1949.415
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