Vase
ca.1500 (made)
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| Place of origin |
This vase shows a favourite version of the palmette and lotus strip, in which the flowers oppose each other. The ornament is probably derived from Roman carving.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Tin-glazed earthenware |
| Brief description | Vase, tin-glazed earthenware, painted with a palmette and lotus frieze, probably made in Pesaro, about 1500 |
| Physical description | Vase, tin-glazed earthenware, decorated with a frieze of the palmettea and lotus flowers, in which the flowers oppose each other. A number 'XIV' has been incised on the rim. Incised into the base is a mark 'K £ 13'. Inside are still the remnants of the contents. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | K £ 13, incised on the bottom
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| Object history | Bought 4l. Transferred to Circulation Department 31/05/1909 |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This vase shows a favourite version of the palmette and lotus strip, in which the flowers oppose each other. The ornament is probably derived from Roman carving. |
| Bibliographic reference | Not in Rackham, not in Sani |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 8529-1863 |
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| Record created | June 6, 2005 |
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