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

Vase and Cover

ca. 1891 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Vase and cover of glazed earthenware painted with enamels and gilded. Inlaid with floral borders round the shoulder, and with festoons about the body, feet and cover.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Vase
  • Cover
Materials and techniques
Glazed earthenware painted with enamels and gilded, and with inlaid decoration
Brief description
Vase and cover of glazed earthenware painted with enamels and gilded, painted by Thomas Mellor, made by Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd, Etruria, ca. 1891
Physical description
Vase and cover of glazed earthenware painted with enamels and gilded. Inlaid with floral borders round the shoulder, and with festoons about the body, feet and cover.
Dimensions
  • Height: 32.7cm
  • Diameter: 15.9cm
Marks and inscriptions
'T Mellor Wedgwood Etruria England' and a Portland vase (printed)
Gallery label
Vase and cover Painted by Thomas Mellor, made by Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd., Etruria, Staffordshire, England, about 1891 Mark: 'T Mellor Wedgwood Etruria England' and a Portland vase, printed Earthenware painted in enamels and gilding 919&A-1892(23/05/2008)
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
919&A-1892

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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