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Minton Parian, John Bell Sculpted Bisque Porcelain Model of Dorothea, England, 1851

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Minton Parian John Bell Model of Dorothea, England, 1851

Fine bisque porcelain sculpture. The seated figure is modeled with a satchel and shoes by her feet, Impressed and raised marks. Parian ware is a type of biscuit porcelain imitating marble. It was developed around 1845 by the Staffordshire pottery manufacturer Mintons. 

Size: 13 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (34.3 x 16.5 x 19.1 cm.)