-Man in Tricorn Hat- still bank c. 19th century

This 19th-century ceramic figure, known as a "still bank," depicts a man wearing a tricorn hat and a traditional coat. The brown-glazed, hand-molded figure is an example of folk art, crafted in a style that was popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. The figure's stout stature, realistic features, and the detail of his clothing are characteristic of this type of folk art, and its size suggests it may have been used as a decorative object in a home.