Not currently on display at the V&A

Vessel Body

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Herend Porcelain
Place of origin
herend

Pot and cover of porcelain, painted in colours and decorated with gilding. Three-sided, with three small feet and a rococo scrolled loop handle; the cover and sides are painted with sprays of flowers. Round the base is a raised wavy border with purple decoration, and the cover has a small knob


Object details

Object type
vessel body
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Vessel Body
  • Vessel Cover
Materials and techniques
Porcelain
Brief description
Pot and cover of porcelain, painted in colours and decorated with gilding, Herend, Hungary, 19th century
Physical description
Pot and cover of porcelain, painted in colours and decorated with gilding. Three-sided, with three small feet and a rococo scrolled loop handle; the cover and sides are painted with sprays of flowers. Round the base is a raised wavy border with purple decoration, and the cover has a small knob
Dimensions
  • Height: 7cm (Note: Converted from register)
  • Width: 6.5cm (Note: Converted from register)
Marks and inscriptions
  • A shielf with the arms of Hungary in blue
  • Transliteration
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Object history
Bought, £2
Collection
Ceramics Collection
Accession number
848-1900

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O308627/vessel-body-herend-porcelain/
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