Pair of Antique Solid Brass Dutch Milk Carrier Statuettes on Wooden Bases, Traditional Dutch Costumes 1940’s. Excellent Condition, price is for the pair.
These figurines often depict a Dutch boy and girl wearing traditional folklore costumes, and carrying milk buckets or water pails. The first statues date back to the 18th century, portraying a farmer’s couple. Their names are likely Jan (the boy) and Grietje (the girl), although their identities remain somewhat mysterious.
Measurements and weight, each: Height 15 cm / 5.9 inches, Width 10.5 cm / 4.1 inches, Depth 5 cm / 2 inches.
