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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 139, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Egyptian

Vase
ca. 1936-1940 (designed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Two-handled vase with a celadon-coloured glazed exterior and yellow interior, tapering to base, and with raised Egyptian motifs.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleEgyptian (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Glazed earthenware and cast
Brief description
'Egyptian' two-handled vase with a celadon-coloured glazed exterior and yellow interior, tapering to base, and with raised Egyptian motifs, made by Bretby Art Pottery, Woodville, about 1936-40
Physical description
Two-handled vase with a celadon-coloured glazed exterior and yellow interior, tapering to base, and with raised Egyptian motifs.
Dimensions
  • Height: 27cm
  • Including handles width: 25cm
Marks and inscriptions
'Bretby' [rising sun symbol] and 'England' (Maker's identification, impressed)
Credit line
Given by Mr D.A. Robertson
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.18-2002

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Record createdAugust 16, 2002
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