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

Cane Handle

ca. 1740-1745 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Of 'Tau' shape.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Soft-paste porcelain, painted in enamels
Brief description
Soft-paste porcelain cane handle, painted in enamels with flowers, made at Mennecy porcelain factory, France, ca. 1740-1745
Physical description
Of 'Tau' shape.
Marks and inscriptions
'D.V.' painted in red enamel
Credit line
Given by René de l'Hôpital
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.112-1923

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Record createdJune 7, 2004
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