Vase
middle of 18th century (made), ca. 1770 (decorated)
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Trumpet-shaped vase with flaring foot and shoulder, hexagonal in section with bulbous side consisting of an inner and outer layer; the outer layer of the exterior pierced with a honeycomb of hexagonal, triangular and quadrilateral punches that reveal the inner wall of the vase. The ground is enamelled in puce with exotic birds, insects and flowers; the footrim gilded with alternating lozenges and stiff-leaf foliage; the neck with pendant scrolls.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain, enamelled puce and gilded |
| Brief description | Vase, porcelain with pierced double wall, China, middle of 18th century, overdecorated in London in the workshop of James Giles, ca. 1770. |
| Physical description | Trumpet-shaped vase with flaring foot and shoulder, hexagonal in section with bulbous side consisting of an inner and outer layer; the outer layer of the exterior pierced with a honeycomb of hexagonal, triangular and quadrilateral punches that reveal the inner wall of the vase. The ground is enamelled in puce with exotic birds, insects and flowers; the footrim gilded with alternating lozenges and stiff-leaf foliage; the neck with pendant scrolls. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs Joan M. P. Johnson |
| Production | Overdecorated in London in the workshop of James Giles. |
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| Accession number | C.84-1973 |
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| Record created | March 26, 2003 |
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