Paisley Shawl

19th century

  • Titles Paisley Shawl (Descriptive)
  • Medium wool and cashmere
  • Dimensions 136 x 63 in. (345.4 x 160 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Robert and Helen Cargo, 2002.250.13
  • Work Type shawl
  • Classification Costume

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Statuette
Small figure of a reaper or an allegory of autumn made of white soft-paste porcelain covered with a clear, lead-based glaze, in the form of a naked putto or cherub leaning against a coral-like "stump" and draped with a cloth that is belted at the waist, standing on an irregular, rocky base, under his left arm he holds a thick sheaf of wheat, his right arm is raised and outstretched and in his right hand he holds something, which has broken off (perhaps a sickle).
Bust in profile right.
Head in profile left.