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Desk Set

1875 (made)
Artist/Maker

Turquoise, blue and yellow majolica desk set in Egyptian style. Tray in the form of a Nile barge, with cargo of writing accoutrements; canopic vase used for the inkwell.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Queen's ware, cream-coloured earthenware. Moulded, majolica
Brief description
Turquoise, blue and yellow majolica desk set in Egyptian style. Tray in the form of a Nile barge, with cargo of writing accoutrements; canopic vase used for the inkwell.
Dimensions
  • Length: 30.2cm
  • Height: 12.7cm
  • Width: 11.0cm
Marks and inscriptions
WEDGWOOD (impressed)
Credit line
V&A Wedgwood Collection. Presented by Art Fund with major support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, private donations and a public appeal.
Other numbers
  • 9002 - Wedgwood Museum Accession Number
  • PROV.1411-2016 - Previous number
Collection
Accession number
WE.10003-2014

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Record createdMarch 14, 2019
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