Obelisk
ca. 1782-1795 (made)
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Obelisk of earthenware (granite ware), one of a pair, the surface composed of particles of clay of various colours embedded in a brown slip. Mounted on an earthenware pedestal partly covered with a light blue glaze and decorated with gilding. On each side of the pedestal is an oval rosette applied in relief.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Lead-glazed earthenware with 'terra tersia' surface decoration |
| Brief description | Obelisk, lead-glazed earthenware with 'terra tersia' surface decoration, made at the factory of Ralph Wood, Burslem, ca. 1782-1795 |
| Physical description | Obelisk of earthenware (granite ware), one of a pair, the surface composed of particles of clay of various colours embedded in a brown slip. Mounted on an earthenware pedestal partly covered with a light blue glaze and decorated with gilding. On each side of the pedestal is an oval rosette applied in relief. |
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| Gallery label | Obelisk
Made at the factory of Ralph Wood, Burslem, Staffordshire, about 1789-1801
Mark: 'Ra. Wood Burslem' and '83', impressed
Lead-glazed earthenware with 'terra tersia' suface decoration
2461-1901 Jermyn Street Collection(23/05/2008) |
| Credit line | Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street |
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| Accession number | 2461-1901 |
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| Record created | March 31, 2008 |
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