A Large Bow Porcelain Figure of Juno c1756

Description

Heading :  A large Bow figure of Juno emblematic of air
Date : 1765
Period : George III
Marks : None
Origin : Bow England
Colour : Polychrome and Gilt
Pattern : Floral detail to gown
Features : Modelled with attendant Eagle
Condition : Good
Restoration : None detected
Dimensions : Height 29cm
Weight : 1355 grams

References : This appears to be the third version of a figure featuring Juno and eagle upon a double and elaborate scroll form base and one of the largest ever produced at the Bow factory. This version on a lower scroll base was paired with that of Neptune emblematic of Water.

See Bow Porcelain Figures 1748-1774. page 193. plate 203 for the lower scroll pair. Invariably modelled with an attendant Peacock the Eagle shown here is representing the god Jupiter/Zeus. her husband. in a transformed guise.