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Vase
19th century (made)
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Vase of tin-glazed earthenware painted with red enamel and gilded. Pear-shaped body of eight panels decorated with flowers and an unidentified and probably fictitous coat of arms, surmounted by a 'blackamoor' holding grapes.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Tin-glazed earthenware painted with red enamel and gilded |
| Brief description | Vase of earthenware covered with a tin glaze and painted in red and gold. Possibly German, 19th century. |
| Physical description | Vase of tin-glazed earthenware painted with red enamel and gilded. Pear-shaped body of eight panels decorated with flowers and an unidentified and probably fictitous coat of arms, surmounted by a 'blackamoor' holding grapes. |
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| Credit line | Presented by Lt. Col. K. Dingwall, DSO with Art Fund support |
| Object history | NB. While the term 'blackamoor' has been used in this record, it has since fallen from usage and is now considered offensive. The term is repeated in this record in its original historical context. |
| Historical context | Note in Register: (Jan. 1932) In the opinion of Professor Sauerlandt of Hamburg this vase is a forgery. |
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| Accession number | C.747-1925 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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