Flower brick in the form of a child's head
CultureEnglish
OriginLondon, Greater London, England
PeriodCharles II (1649-1685)
Date1685
MediumDelftware, tin glaze, lead glaze, cobalt oxide, antimony oxide, and press moulded.
DimensionsOverall: 16 x 13.5 x 13 cm (6 5/16 x 5 5/16 x 5 1/8 in.)
Markings"TCE/1685"
DescriptionEnglish, London, Delft model of a cherub's head in the form of a container of flowers in blue, white and yellow. This is probably copied from a contemporary Italian Maiolica bust.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.544
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English Earthenware - DelftwareStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Casa Pirota Workshop
1537
Object number: G83.1.351
