Flask
1795 (dated)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
The technique of inlay was popular in medieval times, particularly for the production of tiles. Patterns were carved or pressed into tiles and then filled with coloured liquid clay creating a bold pattern. After 1850, the inlay technique was adopted again by English potters. Designs were carved into leather hard pots and filled with contrasting clays.
The potter who created this flask used metal printers' type to make the initial impressions. The use of type to create patterns was particularly common in the Sussex area. The decorative inscription is crisply visible against the body of the vessel.
The potter who created this flask used metal printers' type to make the initial impressions. The use of type to create patterns was particularly common in the Sussex area. The decorative inscription is crisply visible against the body of the vessel.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Lead-glazed earthenware with inlaid decoration |
| Brief description | Flask, lead-glazed earthenware with inlaid decoration, made in Chailey, Sussex, dated 1795 |
| Physical description | Earthenware flask with stamped and inlaid decoration in yellowish white. Metal and cork stopper. |
| Dimensions |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'EDWARD RUMANS AUGUST 13 1795' |
| Gallery label | Flask
Probably Made in Chailey, Sussex, dated 1795
Inscribed: "EDWARD RUMANS AUGUST 13 1795"
Lead-glazed earthenware with inlaid decoration
C.348-1919 Given by Lady Lister(23/05/2008) |
| Credit line | Given by Lady Lister |
| Summary | The technique of inlay was popular in medieval times, particularly for the production of tiles. Patterns were carved or pressed into tiles and then filled with coloured liquid clay creating a bold pattern. After 1850, the inlay technique was adopted again by English potters. Designs were carved into leather hard pots and filled with contrasting clays. The potter who created this flask used metal printers' type to make the initial impressions. The use of type to create patterns was particularly common in the Sussex area. The decorative inscription is crisply visible against the body of the vessel. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.348-1919 |
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| Record created | March 31, 2008 |
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