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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: 21cm
  • Maximum diameter: 11cm
  • Mouth diameter: 8.5cm
Gallery label
WATER BOTTLE. One of a pair. Black ware, decanter shape, with impressed and incised ornament. From Asyoot, in Upper Egypt. Modern Egyptian. H 8 1/2 in. Diam 5 in. Given by Thomas Muir, Esq.(pre 1954)
Credit line
Given by Mr Thomas Muir
Associated object
117A-1885 (Set)
Collection
Accession number
117-1885

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Record createdApril 7, 2009
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