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Saint George and the Dragon

Ralph Wood (Called "The Younger", Engish (b. 1748 - d. 1795))
English
about 1770–90
Object Place: Europe, England, Staffordshire

Medium/Technique Lead-glazed earthenware
Dimensions 27.3 x 20.9 x 11.4 cm (10 3/4 x 8 1/4 x 4 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Richard C. Paine
Accession Number1978.398
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPottery

DescriptionLead-glazed earthenware. The saint is wearing a plumed brown helmet and blue classical dress, arms poised as though spearing the dragon lying beneath the horse's feet. The base is glazed to simulate a rocky shore. Chips around base. Left foot repaired.