Royal Worcester Majolica Figure Depicting 'Medea' sculpted by William Boynton c.1865

Height 48cm

Decorated in pastel shades typical Royal Worcester's distinctive Majolica glazes. This is the only known Majolica example of this design.

A similar example in Parian is displayed at the Royal Worcester Museum

In greek mythology Medea is the daughter of the King Abets of Colchis, a niece  of Circe and the granddaughter of the sun god Helios.