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Tray

late 18th century to early 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Toilet tray of earthenware painted with enamels and gilded in imitation of Japanese Imari ware. Eight-sided with a partition along the middle. Decorated outside with sprays of peonies and chrysanthemums.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Earthenware painted with enamels and gilded
Brief description
Toilet tray of earthenware painted with enamels and gilded, Swansea Pottery, Swansea, late 18th century to early 19th century.
Physical description
Toilet tray of earthenware painted with enamels and gilded in imitation of Japanese Imari ware. Eight-sided with a partition along the middle. Decorated outside with sprays of peonies and chrysanthemums.
Dimensions
  • Length: 16.8cm
  • Width: 6.4cm
Style
Credit line
Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
3489-1901

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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