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On display
Image of Gallery in South Kensington

Pouring Vessel

1560-1580 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Vessel moulded in the form of an argonaut shell.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Tin-glazed earthenware
Brief description
Earthenware pouring vessel moulded in the form of an argonaut shell.
Physical description
Vessel moulded in the form of an argonaut shell.
Dimensions
  • Height: 19cm
  • Width: 21.5cm
Object history
Given by J.H. Fitzhenry
Bibliographic reference
Ajmar-Wollheim, Marta and Flora Dennis, At Home in Renaissance Italy, London: V&A Publishing, 2006.
Collection
Accession number
353-1908

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Record createdMay 11, 2006
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