Not currently on display at the V&A

Fragment

16th century
Place of origin

Mask from a vessel of red earthenware, modelled with human features and covered with a greenish-yellow glaze. The front portion of the face from the eyebrows downwards alone remains.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
red earthenware, modelled, glazed
Brief description
Mask from a vessel of red earthenware, modelled with human features and covered with a greenish-yellow glaze, found in Paris, French, 16th century.
Physical description
Mask from a vessel of red earthenware, modelled with human features and covered with a greenish-yellow glaze. The front portion of the face from the eyebrows downwards alone remains.
Dimensions
  • Height: 3in
  • Width: 2.625in
Credit line
Given by J.H. Fitzhenry
Collection
Accession number
C.216-1909

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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