Staffordshire Pearlware Figure Of The Widow Of Zaraphath
Stock No
SKU00000905
2015
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Item Description
A Staffordshire pearlware figure of The Widow of Zaraphath, circa 1790 - 1800, seated with her son at her side, her costume painted in colours and raised on a square marbled base titled 'WIDOW'.
The Widow of Zarephath was celebrated in 1 Kings 17 for sharing her meagre food with the prophet Elijah during a famine. For this show of faith, she is rewarded by God ensuring that her flour and oil never run out and, later, Elijah resurrects her son.
Old lot number to the underside of the base.
Condition: Old professional restoration to the right hand and the bundle in the crook of her arm.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Wiltshire, Wiltshire
Item Dimensions
H: 23cm W: 12.5cm D: 12.5cm
Period
Circa 1800
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Wiltshire, Wiltshire
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)1249 447478
+44 (0)7867 305451
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