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Vase

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This small vase on a wooden stand was most likely a decorative piece rather than a vessel to hold flowers.


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Vase
  • Stand
Materials and techniques
Amber
Brief description
Scu, China, carving, amber. Previous loan number - LOAN:HAMILTON.9:1

Scu, China, carving, amber. Previous loan number - LOAN:HAMILTON.9:2
Physical description
Vase in the form of a stump
Dimensions
  • Height: 6.5cm
Credit line
Accepted by HM Government in lieu of Inheritance Tax and allocated to the Victoria and Albert Museum, 2005
Subjects depicted
Summary
This small vase on a wooden stand was most likely a decorative piece rather than a vessel to hold flowers.
Collection
Accession number
FE.310:1, 2-2005

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Record createdSeptember 5, 2006
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