Vessel "Double Base"
ca. 1974 (made)
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'Double base' vessel of powdered clay. Geometric pattern on two faces, pale green washed glaze with pattern highlighted in blue and terracotta glazes.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Powdered clay, moulded and glazed |
| Brief description | 'Double base' vessel, powdered clay, moulded and glazed, decorated by Penny Black, Troika pottery, Cornwall, England, ca. 1974 |
| Physical description | 'Double base' vessel of powdered clay. Geometric pattern on two faces, pale green washed glaze with pattern highlighted in blue and terracotta glazes. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'TROIKA ENGLAND PB' (Painted in black on base) |
| Object history | Purchased at £1,000 (with C.12 & C.13-1995). |
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| Bibliographic reference | Cashmore, Carol. Troika pottery: St. Ives. Brentwood : the author, 1994, plate 52. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.11-1995 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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