Diana figure

 

Jan Lichtág, Keramická akciová společnost (KERAS), Bechyně, Bohemia, ca. 1922

 

Earthenware, white glaze.

H: 52 cm

Markings: Black underglaze stamp on base KS BECHYNĚ Made in Czechoslovakia

UMP 9105

 

One of the most successful figures produced by the Bechyně ceramics factory was designed by sculptor Jan Lichtág. The factory produced white glazed earthenware (faïence) as well as terracotta versions of the figure. Purchased from KERAS for the museum’s collections in 1924.

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