Rare Large Minton Porcelain Figure Persia Model 144 c.1848

A fabulous large and very rare Minton porcelain figure of "Persia" c.1848. Superb modelling and decoration as always with Minton, an Eastern lady finely dressed in exotic robes and jewels standing beside marble column over which she has draped her cloak and rests a water vase. Rich enamels and gilding and some very delicate porcelain lacework along the hem of her dress and as a necklace and earrings. Model number 144 in the Minton pattern book. Green ermine mark painted to the base. Reference: this is the actual example illustrated in "Minton Pottery & Porcelain Of The First Period" by Godden, colour plate Xii, provenance The Godden Collection, Godden Of Worthing Ltd.