Aphrodite
Vase
1961 (designed), ca. 1961 (made)
1961 (designed), ca. 1961 (made)
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Vase, straight-sided, ovoid-section; cast white earthenware with matt clear glaze; decorated with moulded design of a a girl's head, her hair scattered with stars.
Object details
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| Title | Aphrodite (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Cast earthenware with matt glaze and moulded decoration |
| Brief description | 'Aphrodite' vase, cast earthenware with moulded decoration, designed by William John Clappison, made by Hornsea Pottery Co. Ltd., England, ca. 1961. |
| Physical description | Vase, straight-sided, ovoid-section; cast white earthenware with matt clear glaze; decorated with moulded design of a a girl's head, her hair scattered with stars. |
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| Credit line | Given by John Clappison and the makers |
| Object history | This vase is part of the gifts, consisting 44 objects, arranged privately by John Clappison, chief staff designer at Hornsea. The selection was made by John Mallet and Jennifer Opie, most of the ceramics then being housed in John Clappison's garage and cellar, the remainder under his care at the Pottery. In 1986 the Pottery was in some difficulties and Mr. Clappison was then alone in seeing the need to save these examples of the factory's production. The titles given are those used in-house by the factory. |
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| Accession number | C.252-1986 |
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| Record created | October 22, 2008 |
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