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Ceramics, Room 139, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Ewer

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Ewer of incised earthenware 'cinque cento' ornament and with a transparent brown glaze. The neck or spout is formed by a dolphin. Handle intertwined with serpents.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Earthenware, incised and glazed
Brief description
Ewer of incised earthenware 'cinque cento' ornament and glazed, Sèvres porcelain factory, Sèvres, 19th century
Physical description
Ewer of incised earthenware 'cinque cento' ornament and with a transparent brown glaze. The neck or spout is formed by a dolphin. Handle intertwined with serpents.
Dimensions
  • Height: 34.6cm
  • Width: 17.1cm
  • Depth: 14.6cm
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic reference
Bryant, Julius. Art and Design for all: The Victoria and Albert Museum . London: V&A publishing, 2011. ISBN 978 1 85177 666 5
Collection
Accession number
2686-1856

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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