Vase
1775-1778 (made)
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In the 18th century pottery made in imitation of polished Agate, a naturally found stone was exceedingly popular. There are two types known - solid Agate, made by wedging coloured clays together, and ‘surface’ Agate - achieved by blending coloured slip on the surface of Queen’s ware, or a fine earthenware body. Wedgwood first produced both varieties of Agate Ware in the 1770s when it peaked in popularity. There were revivals of Agate inspired bodies in the 19th and 20th century.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | earthenware with agate glaze |
| Brief description | Vase, agateware with snake-handles, Josiah Wedgwood and sons, Etruria, 1775-1778 |
| Physical description | Vase, with marbled agate glaze on body, handles in the shape of snakes with gilding on handles and borders |
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| Marks and inscriptions | WEDGWOOD' (Impressed) |
| Credit line | V&A Wedgwood Collection. Presented by Art Fund with major support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, private donations and a public appeal. |
| Object history | Purchased from Mr Eustace F Callend 1950 |
| Summary | In the 18th century pottery made in imitation of polished Agate, a naturally found stone was exceedingly popular. There are two types known - solid Agate, made by wedging coloured clays together, and ‘surface’ Agate - achieved by blending coloured slip on the surface of Queen’s ware, or a fine earthenware body. Wedgwood first produced both varieties of Agate Ware in the 1770s when it peaked in popularity. There were revivals of Agate inspired bodies in the 19th and 20th century. |
| Other number | 5082 - Wedgwood Museum Accession number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | WE.7932-2014 |
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| Record created | March 2, 2023 |
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