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Pyrophorus Vase

ca. 1810-1820 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pyrophorus vase of stoneware, decorated with white sprigged decoration. In the form of an ancient Roman lamp attached to a rounded oblong stand. Round the stand is a white laurel wreath.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Pyrophorus Vase
  • Container
Materials and techniques
Stoneware with sprigged decoration
Brief description
Pyrophorus vase, stoneware with white reliefs, made at the factory of Spode, Stoke-on-Trent, ca. 1810-1820
Physical description
Pyrophorus vase of stoneware, decorated with white sprigged decoration. In the form of an ancient Roman lamp attached to a rounded oblong stand. Round the stand is a white laurel wreath.
Dimensions
  • Height: 6.4cm
  • Length: 17.8cm
  • Width: 13cm
Marks and inscriptions
'SPODE' (Impressed)
Gallery label
Inkstand Made at the factory of Spode, Stoke-on-Trent, about 1810-20 Mark: 'SPODE', impressed Stoneware 2602&A-1901 Jermyn Street Collection(23/05/2008)
Credit line
Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street
Object history
Given by Mr. Battam, Art Director of Messrs. Copeland's works. Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
2602&A-1901

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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