19thc. Staffordshire Pearlware Religious figure titled ST. JOHN, St. John holds chalise of wine which has a snake atop. This is because St. John blessed a cup of poisoned wine, causing the poison to emerge as a snake.
Lit: Myrna Schkolne Vol. 2, Fig. 103.2 Page 222 for similar figure
Height: 8"
circa 1820
Condition: touch up to tips of bocage otherwise good
Ref # 5021 - £225

19thc. Staffordshire Pearlware Religious figure titled ST.JOHN Ref # 5021

£225.00