Man as Old Age
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Man as Old Age

TitleMan as Old Age
ArtistPossibly Ralph Wood English, 1715-1772 and Enoch Wood English, 1759-1840
Datec. 1790 18th century
MediumLead-glazed earthenware (pearlware)
Classificationearthenware
OriginBurslem Burslem
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineLucy Maud Buckingham Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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