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Contemporaries in Britain increasingly sought to decorate their houses in a style that emulated the classics and ancients of Greek and Rome and other key figures in history. Such interior decoration was an attempt by contemporaries to showcase their highly educated status. This bust depicts 'Zinger', an Italian phrase meaning 'Female Gypsy'. It is made from stoneware, a pottery composed of clay and fusible rock, painted black. It was modelled by Richard Parker (fl.1769-74) in the late 18th century. Parker was a modeller and plaster cast maker who had a studio in London. Parker is recorded as supplying Wedgwood with busts of 'Zingara' in 1774.","physicalDescription":"Black painted stoneware bust model of 'Zingara' facing slightly proper left. The figure has curly hair with a centre parting and a short, braided pony-tail. 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