Vase
1983 (made)
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This work reflects Sara Radstone's interest in landscapes, both rural and urban. The surface of the pot resembles weathered stone or battered, rusting metal. It is also pierced by several slashes, like open wounds. This suggests resonances between the vessel form and the human body.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Stoneware, hand-built, with greyish glaze |
| Brief description | Vase by Sara Radstone, stoneware, Britain, 1983. |
| Physical description | Three-sided vase, stoneware, handbuilt, with greyish glaze. |
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| Object history | Acquisition details: V&A Craft Shop RF number: 83/1423 |
| Summary | This work reflects Sara Radstone's interest in landscapes, both rural and urban. The surface of the pot resembles weathered stone or battered, rusting metal. It is also pierced by several slashes, like open wounds. This suggests resonances between the vessel form and the human body. |
| Bibliographic reference | Watson, Oliver. British Studio Pottery : the Victoria and Albert Museum Collection, Oxford : Phaidon, Christie's, in association with the Victoria and Albert Museum, 1990 |
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| Accession number | C.333-1983 |
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| Record created | January 14, 2000 |
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