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Parian group: Naomi and her Daughters-in-Law. Minton C1880
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One of the great parian figural groups.
Parian is a form of pottery formulated to simulate marble, and it does it very well indeed. It was used extensively in the late 19th century to create authentic-looking sculptures, to help raise the taste and awareness of the middle classes.
This elaborate group is particularly fine, and rarely is it found in perfect condition - hardly surprising, considering how many fine details are present. It Naomi and her Daughters-in-Law, popular figures from The Book of Ruth in the Old Testament.
Naomi, her husband, and their two sons left Bethlehem due to famine and settled in Moab. Sadly, Naomi's husband died, leaving her with her two sons, who later married Moabite women named Orpah and Ruth. Tragically, Naomi's sons also passed away, leaving her widowed and childless in a foreign land.
Naomi decided to return to Bethlehem, urging her daughters-in-law to stay in Moab and start anew. Orpah reluctantly agrees but Ruth insists on staying with Naomi, famously declaring, "Where you go, I will go; where you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God."
Upon returning to Bethlehem, Ruth gleans in the fields of Boaz, a wealthy relative of Naomi's. Boaz notices Ruth's loyalty and kindness towards Naomi and eventually marries her, redeeming Naomi's family line. Ruth and Boaz have a son named Obed, who becomes the grandfather of King David, linking Ruth to the lineage of Jesus Christ.
- Creator:Minton (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
- Style:Neoclassical Revival (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Other,Molded
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- Date of Manufacture:C1880
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- Seller Location:Melbourne, AU
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