The Death of Munrow
“The Death of Munrow” is a Staffordshire flatback first produced in 1810; this example is estimated to be from 1830. This 34.9cm tall slip cast piece depicts the mauling of a British army officer being mauled to death inspired by a true event that occurred on a hunting trip in India 1792. Originally from Staffordshire potteries, it can now be found on display in the V&A in London. The piece is lead glazed earthenware and painted with enamels.
I chose this object as it relates to my own work in the studio in that I am making my own Staffordshire flatback. I find it interesting that such a graphic story was commemorated as a novelty collectable item.