Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 137, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Bottle

ca. 1880-1885 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Burnished black earthenware bottle with a flared neck, with bands of carved and impressed decoration on the neck and shoulder.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Burnished earthenware
Brief description
Burnished black earthenware bottle, Egypt, Asyut, about 1880-1885.
Physical description
Burnished black earthenware bottle with a flared neck, with bands of carved and impressed decoration on the neck and shoulder.
Dimensions
  • Height: 21.6cm
  • Diameter: 12.7cm
Credit line
Given by Mr Thomas Muir
Object history
One of a pair [117&A-1885].
Associated object
117-1885 (Set)
Collection
Accession number
117A-1885

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Record createdApril 3, 2009
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