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Blue dash charger

English
1727–60
Object Place: Europe, England

Medium/Technique Tin-glazed earthenware
Dimensions Other (Overall): 35.6 x 8.3 cm (14 x 3 1/4 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Dr. Lloyd E. Hawes
Accession Number62.1211
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPotteryEarthenware

DescriptionFull length figure King George II holding the orb and sceptre, crown flanked by "G R 2" [inscription]. Ground and trees at sides sponged blue decoration with green lines. Curved sides, everted narrow rim and foot rim. One of three known.
Provenance1962, year-end gift of Lloyd E. Hawes to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 20, 1962)