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Vase

1805-1817 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Vase of greenish-grey stoneware with applied cream reliefs copied from the 'Portland Vase', and with twisted rope handles terminating in bearded human masks.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Stoneware with applied cream reliefs
Brief description
Vase of greenish-grey stoneware with applied cream reliefs, David Wilson & Sons, Staffordshire, 1805-1817.
Physical description
Vase of greenish-grey stoneware with applied cream reliefs copied from the 'Portland Vase', and with twisted rope handles terminating in bearded human masks.
Dimensions
  • Height: 28.6cm
  • Diameter: 21.6cm
Marks and inscriptions
'WILSON' (Impressed inside the foot rim)
Credit line
Given by Lady Charlotte Schreiber
Object history
Made in emulation of the copies made by Wedgwood in Jasper ware in 1786 and later.
Subject depicted
Other number
Sch. II 567 - Schreiber number
Collection
Accession number
414:1206-1885

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Record createdMay 22, 2009
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