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

Vase

late 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Vase of tin-glazed earthenware, painted in ruby lustre with mythical beasts amid foliage.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Tin-glazed earthenware with painted decoration in lustre
Brief description
Vase, tin-glazed earthenware with painted decoration in ruby lustre; made by William De Morgan, Fulham Factory, England, late 19th century
Physical description
Vase of tin-glazed earthenware, painted in ruby lustre with mythical beasts amid foliage.
Dimensions
  • Height: 22.2cm
  • Diameter: 14.0cm
Gallery label
Vase William de Morgan, England, Circ.16-1952 Given by Miss F. L. Nicholson through the National Art Collections Fund(23/05/2008)
Credit line
Gift of Mrs. F.L. Nicholson through The Art Fund
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.16-1952

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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