Jar
1899 (made)
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Owl jar and cover, known as 'Wally birds', of glazed stoneware on a circular wooden plinth.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Glazed stoneware with a wood plinth |
| Brief description | Owl jar and cover of glazed stoneware on a circular wooden plinth, Martin Brothers, Southall, 1899. |
| Physical description | Owl jar and cover, known as 'Wally birds', of glazed stoneware on a circular wooden plinth. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'R.W. Martin & Bros. 3-1899 / London & Southall' (Incised and painted over in black, at the back of the base and again round the flange of the cover) |
| Credit line | The 2nd Lieutenant Francis Bedford Marsh 1914-1918 War Memorial Gift |
| Object history | These grotesque bird-jars were loosely inspired by gothic fantasy and Japanese art, and were very popular. This one takes the form of an owl. |
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| Bibliographic reference | See Object Information file in Ceramics and Glass Section offices. |
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| Accession number | C.491&A-1919 |
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| Record created | December 15, 1999 |
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