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

Cane Handle

ca. 1720-ca. 1740 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Baluster shaped earthenware cane handle, painted in blue with scrolling foliage, the end with a rosette.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Tin-glazed earthenware, painted
Brief description
Earthenware cane handle with blue arabesque decoration, from Moustiers-Sainte Marie, ca. 1720-ca. 1740
Physical description
Baluster shaped earthenware cane handle, painted in blue with scrolling foliage, the end with a rosette.
Credit line
Given by J. H. Fitzhenry
Object history
Acquisition type: Gift
Production
Acquired as Moustiers, first half of the 18th century
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.561-1909

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Record createdJune 7, 2004
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