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Vase

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

Vase of 'stone china,' painted in enamel colours and decorated with gilding. Elongated pear-shaped body, pierced neck, expanding mouth, with serrated foliated edge. On either side is a bouquet in colours, in a panel reserved on a pink ground decorated with gilt flowers, scrolls and foliage.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
'Stone china,' painted in enamel colours and gilt
Brief description
Vase of 'stone china,' painted in enamel colours and gilt, English (Old Hall, Hanley), mid 19th century
Physical description
Vase of 'stone china,' painted in enamel colours and decorated with gilding. Elongated pear-shaped body, pierced neck, expanding mouth, with serrated foliated edge. On either side is a bouquet in colours, in a panel reserved on a pink ground decorated with gilt flowers, scrolls and foliage.
Dimensions
  • Height: 35.2cm
  • Diameter: 14cm
Marks and inscriptions
'OPAQUE PORCELAIN' (Impressed)
Credit line
Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street
Production
English (Old Hall, Hanley)
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
2739-1901

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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