Jug
1969, 1966 (designed)
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Glazed white porcelain, semi-circular in shape and sloping sharply at the bottom to form the foot. It is decorated with a transfer printed pattern in brown of closely and unevenly drawn lines in circular rings around the body, the handle and jug are left plain white.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Glazed white porcelain |
Brief description | Jug, 'TAC' shape, designed by Walter Gropius, made by Rosenthal, Selb, Germany, 1969 |
Physical description | Glazed white porcelain, semi-circular in shape and sloping sharply at the bottom to form the foot. It is decorated with a transfer printed pattern in brown of closely and unevenly drawn lines in circular rings around the body, the handle and jug are left plain white. |
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Marks and inscriptions | Printed in dark green 'Rosenthal' with a crownabove it and then below it Germany |
Object history | Walter Gropius was one of the most influential architects and designers of the modern movement. Born in Germany, he came to Britain as an émigré in 1934, and moved to the USA in 1937. His tea set has an elegant profile, yet contains many functionalist elements. The design remains in production. |
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Accession number | CIRC.387-1973 |
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Record created | February 20, 2008 |
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