Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 137, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

jar and cover

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

The lota-shaped body is fluted and covered with a thick bluish green glaze marbled with a dull red colour.


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Jar
  • Lid
Titlejar and cover (generic title)
Materials and techniques
glazed earthernware
Brief description
Jar and lid, earthenware, Delhi
Physical description
The lota-shaped body is fluted and covered with a thick bluish green glaze marbled with a dull red colour.
Dimensions
  • Height: 22.2cm
  • Diameter: 22.2cm
Object history
Bought for the South Kensington Museum by Caspar Purdon Clarke on a purchasing trip to India, 1881-2
Production
made before 1882
Collection
Accession number
IS.2477:1-1883

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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