Early Staffordshire creamware figure of ‘Man Friday’, c. 1800
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Rare early Staffordshire creamware figure of ‘Man Friday’, shown with black skin, a bow across his back & an animal in his right arm. Circa 1800
Condition | several cracks to back, minor wear, generally very good |
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Size | 16.5cm |
References | A rare & early depiction of the popular 18th century character from Dufoe's 'Robinson Crusoe', originally published in 1719. The partner figure was Crusoe |
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