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

Vase

ca. 1871-1875 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Vase of lead-glaze red stoneware and with inlaid and painted decoration. Globular shape with a small neck amd foot rim. Decorated around the body with a band of geometric ornament in black and with lines at the rim.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Lead-glaze stoneware with inlaid and painted decoration
Brief description
Vase of red stoneware with inlaid decoration, possibly designed by Christopher Dresser, made by Watcombe Pottery Co., Torquay , ca. 1871-1875.
Physical description
Vase of lead-glaze red stoneware and with inlaid and painted decoration. Globular shape with a small neck amd foot rim. Decorated around the body with a band of geometric ornament in black and with lines at the rim.
Dimensions
  • Height: 11.7cm
  • Width: 10.7cm
Marks and inscriptions
'5 / 5079' (painted on base)
Gallery label
Vase Designed by Christopher Dresser, made by Watcombe Terra-Cotta Co., Torquay , Devon, England, about 1871-5 Mark: '5 5079', painted Stoneware with inlaid decoration C.58-1980(23/05/2008)
Collection
Accession number
C.58-1980

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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