Pair of Antique Solid Brass Dutch Milk Carrier Statuettes on Wooden Bases, Traditional Dutch Costumes 1940’s
Pair of Antique Solid Brass Dutch Milk Carrier Statuettes on Wooden Bases, Traditional Dutch Costumes 1940’s
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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.
GC&C Stock #1327