Vase
1823 (dated)
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Semi-ovoid body with flat shoulder, and low neck of concave profile. The vase stands on a square pedestal base. Painted on one side with a rendering of Leda and the Swan in tones of blue and manganese-purple with a plant in yellow and bluish-green to the right. On the other side, Venus and Cupid, the latter carrying a sheaf of what appears to be corn. All painted in the same colours. Between these two representations, a town in the distance is painted. The base of the vase is painted with simulated fluting, and the square plinth is marbled.
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Materials and techniques | Tin-glazed earthenware with painted decoration |
Brief description | Vase of buff earthenware covered with a tin glaze and painted in colorus. Probably German, dated 1823. |
Physical description | Semi-ovoid body with flat shoulder, and low neck of concave profile. The vase stands on a square pedestal base. Painted on one side with a rendering of Leda and the Swan in tones of blue and manganese-purple with a plant in yellow and bluish-green to the right. On the other side, Venus and Cupid, the latter carrying a sheaf of what appears to be corn. All painted in the same colours. Between these two representations, a town in the distance is painted. The base of the vase is painted with simulated fluting, and the square plinth is marbled. |
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Marks and inscriptions | N.J. Grewe
P.H
E.M (painted in manganese-purple) |
Credit line | Given by Lady Mellor |
Historical context | Note in Register: Rendering of Venus and Cupid probably after Fialetti. |
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Accession number | C.28-1963 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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