Mantel Ornament in the form of a Castle
CultureEnglish
Dateca. 1840-1860
MediumGlazed earthenware with polychrome enamel decorations
DimensionsOverall: 8 3/8 × 7 5/8 inches (21.27 × 19.37 cm)
Credit LineGift of Richard A. Wood in memory of Virginia Conklin Wood
Object number2021.5.17
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DescriptionTwin towers and stairways, glazed pale blue and green-grey at point on central roof portion. Pale yellow clock with gilt Roman numerals above upper doorway. Painted sheep on each side of first flight of steps leading to doorway. Multicolor floral vines painted on front of towers and above clock. Green and orange applied vines on edge of tower and each side of central pitched roof.Exhibition HistoryCastles, Cottages, and Crime, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri, July 10 2021–March 06 2022, no cat.
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