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Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 142, The Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Gallery

Teapot

ca. 1953 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Red earthenware teapot and lid with trailed decoration over buff and dark brown slips.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Teapot
  • Cover
Materials and techniques
Red earthenware with trailed decoration over slips
Brief description
Red earthenware teapot and cover with trailed decoration over buff and brown slips, by John Solly, Maidstone, ca. 1953
Physical description
Red earthenware teapot and lid with trailed decoration over buff and dark brown slips.
Dimensions
  • Height: 11cm
  • Depth: 17.4cm
Marks and inscriptions
'JOHN / SOLLY' enclosed by 'MAIDSTONE / KENT' (Stamped.)
Credit line
Given by Clare Purves and Jackie Solly
Collection
Accession number
C.128:1, 2-2006

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Record createdJune 9, 2008
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