Derby Figures of Mars and Minerva
Derby antique figures

Two impressive Derby figures of Mars and Minerva, the goddess depicted holding a shield with the Medusa's head and with her right arm raised to hold a spear, Mars dressed as a Roman centurion.
c.1760
Marks: patch marks
Ht: 13.5 ", 34.3 cm

Ref: Peter Bradshaw, Derby Porcelain Figures,, pls. 96 and 98.

This is a late example of the tradition of dressing figures of authority in Roman military dress. It was particularly in vogue in the baroque period, which this Mars is heavily influenced by.

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