19th-century Porcelain Staffordshire Turkish Figurine

This porcelain antique figure is among John Derian's trove of handpicked vintage & antique goods. In the 19th century, Staffordshire potters created ceramic figures of Turkish subjects, reflecting a European fascination with the unfamiliar and portraying scenes inspired by Ottoman culture, military figures, and entertainers. These hand-painted pieces were both decorative and symbolic.

Details

2” W x 5” H

Porcelain

19th-century England

Please all vintage and antique items will embrace unique variations and imperfections such as scratches, chips rust, dirt, and general wear.