Vase thumbnail 1
Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 139, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Vase

ca. 1839-1864 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Vase of lead-glazed earthenware, of elongated quatrefoil section with two handles in the form of curved buds. Transfer-printed in blue with conventional borders round the mouth and foot, and on either side with a Swiss landscape.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Lead-glazed earthenware, transfer-printed in underglaze blue
Brief description
Vase of lead-glazed earthenware, transfer-printed in underglaze blue, made at the factory of Joseph Clementson, Hanley, Staffordshire, ca. 1839-1864
Physical description
Vase of lead-glazed earthenware, of elongated quatrefoil section with two handles in the form of curved buds. Transfer-printed in blue with conventional borders round the mouth and foot, and on either side with a Swiss landscape.
Dimensions
  • Height: 13.7cm
  • Width: 17.1cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
A phoenix and 'IRONSTONE TILLENBERG J. CLEMENTSON' (Printed in blue)
Gallery label
Vase Made at the factory of Joseph Clementson, Hanley, Staffordshire, about 1839-64 Marks: a phoenix and "IRONSTONE TILLENBERG J. CLEMENTSON", printed in blue Lead-glazed earthenware 2598-1901 Jermyn Street Collection(23/05/2008)
Credit line
Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street
Object history
Given by Capt. Wundt. Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
2598-1901

About this object record

Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.

You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.

Suggest feedback

Record createdMarch 31, 2008
Record URL
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest