Mother Nature
Nature as feminine is an ancient idea dating back to Gaia, who was likely the first “mother nature,” in Greek Mythology. The reasons for nature’s association with the feminine are numerous and most likely originate from the symbolic connection between women’s reproductive role and the changing seasons, balance, and rebirth within the natural world.
 Chrysanthemum, c. 1860 Green Stoneware 297H146 |
 Blue Floral Pattern: Pattern No. 6750/7 1840-1849 White stoneware, blue enamel 1375 |
 Bird in Bamboo c. 1877 White stoneware, brown enamel, metal lid 389.HII213 |
 Hops 1848 White stoneware, blue enamel 1209 |
 Society of Arts Prize Jug: ‘Vintage’ 1846 White stoneware, blue enamel 1435 |
 Lily of the Valley c. 1849 White parian Unnumbered |