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English: Four porcelain figurines representing the four continents recognized in the late 18th century (Europe, Asia, America, Africa). Created at the Derby porcelain manufactory of Derby, England.
Date between 1765 and 1775
date QS:P571,+1750-00-00T00:00:00Z/7,P1319,+1765-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1326,+1775-00-00T00:00:00Z/9
Medium Soft-paste porcelain with enamel decoration and gilding
Dimensions Europe:height: 5.8 in (14.9 cm); width: 11.7 in (29.8 cm)
dimensions QS:P2048,5.875U218593
dimensions QS:P2049,11.75U218593
, Asia:height: 5.2 in (13.3 cm); width: 12 in (30.4 cm)
dimensions QS:P2048,5.25U218593
dimensions QS:P2049,12U218593
, America:height: 5.5 in (13.9 cm); width: 12.5 in (31.7 cm)
dimensions QS:P2048,5.5U218593
dimensions QS:P2049,12.5U218593
, Africa:height: 5.5 in (13.9 cm); width: 11.5 in (29.2 cm)
dimensions QS:P2048,5.5U218593
dimensions QS:P2049,11.5U218593
institution QS:P195,Q865736
Source/Photographer Sean Pathasema
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