The Ale Bench
CultureEnglish
OriginStaffordshire, England
PeriodWilliam IV (1830-1837)
Dateca.1830-1835
MediumGlazed earthenware
DimensionsOverall: 17.2 x 21 x 11.5 cm (6 3/4 x 8 1/4 x 4 1/2 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionStaffordshire figural group of "Ale Bench", with a female figure arguing with a male figure, knocking him off his chair.
Credit LineGift of S.J. Parks in memory of Faye Settler
Object numberG08.10.1
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English EarthenwareCollections
Status
On view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.1a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.2a-b
Artist / Maker: Nayarit artist(s)
300 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.43.1 - 2
Artist / Maker: Zacatecas artist(s)
200-500 CE
Object number: G83.1.16.1-.2
Artist / Maker: Virgiliotto Calamelli
1549
Object number: G83.1.353a-b
Artist / Maker: Guido Durantino
ca.1540-1560
Object number: G83.1.403