Rare early 19thc. Staffordshire Pearlware figure of LUCRETIA, she lays on a bed with a mask to end of bed. Lucretia committed suicide out of shame after being raped by the son of the King of Rome, her face is concealed because of her shame.
Lit: Myrna Schkolne Book 4 Page 161, Fig. 181.1
Length. 11! High 5.5"
circa 1800
Condition: tiny chip on her toe, some firing to underside of base
Ref # 5155 - £650