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

Wine Pot

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

Wine pot with lid of porcelain, in the form of a bag with decoration painted in overglaze enamels and gilt. Moulded in relief with figures round the sides, ribbon round the neck; arched handle and jutting spout. Lid with gilt knob in the form of a mouse.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Teapot
  • Lid
Materials and techniques
Porcelain with decoration moulded in relief, painted in underglaze blue, overglaze enamels and gilt
Brief description
Wine pot with lid, porcelain painted in underglaze blue, overglaze enamels and gilt; Japan, Arita kilns (Imari type), Edo period, early 19th century
Physical description
Wine pot with lid of porcelain, in the form of a bag with decoration painted in overglaze enamels and gilt. Moulded in relief with figures round the sides, ribbon round the neck; arched handle and jutting spout. Lid with gilt knob in the form of a mouse.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.4cm
  • Width: 14.6cm
Styles
Credit line
Presented by Lieutenant-Colonel Kenneth Dingwall DSO with Art Fund support
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.301&LID-1919

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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