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Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 138, The Harry and Carol Djanogly Gallery

Money Box

18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Money-box of red earthenware with stamped and applied decoration under a clear yellowish glaze. Body in the shape of two bulbs joined by a narrow neck. Rows of applied rosettes running horizontally round the body. Inscribed "Tryton Wren".


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Lead-glazed earthenware with inlaid and applied decoration
Brief description
Money box, lead-glazed earthenware with inlaid and applied decoration. English, made in Brede, Sussex, 18th century
Physical description
Money-box of red earthenware with stamped and applied decoration under a clear yellowish glaze. Body in the shape of two bulbs joined by a narrow neck. Rows of applied rosettes running horizontally round the body. Inscribed "Tryton Wren".
Dimensions
  • Taken from register height: 14.0cm
  • Taken from register diameter: 9.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
'Tryton Wren'
Gallery label
Money-box Made in Brede, Sussex, 18th century Inscription: "Tryton Wren" Lead-glazed earthenware with inlaid and applied decoration C.335-1919 Given by Lady Lister(23/05/2008)
Credit line
Given by Lady Lister
Collection
Accession number
C.335-1919

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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