The Parson (part of a "Tithe Pig" group) 1765 - 1775

"The Parson" is a lead-glazed earthenware figure made by Ralph Wood the Younger in the 18th century. This humorous figure is part of a larger group called “Tithe Pig”, which satirizes the practice of paying a portion of one’s agricultural earnings to the church. This figurine depicts a clergyman in a brown coat and hat, holding a book, standing on a green base with a pillar, showcasing the artist's talent for capturing human form and social commentary.