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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 139, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Vase

early 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Vase of porcelain painted in green enamel and gilded. Ovoid body with a spreading foot, wide mouth and two loop handles formed of grotesque scrolled masks. On either side is a bird perched on a leafy tree and round the neck is a border of vine-pattern. Round the mouth and foot are borders of gilt beads.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Porcelain painted in green enamel and gilded
Brief description
Vase of porcelain painted in green enamel and gilded, Spode Ceramic Works, Stoke-on-Trent, early 19th century
Physical description
Vase of porcelain painted in green enamel and gilded. Ovoid body with a spreading foot, wide mouth and two loop handles formed of grotesque scrolled masks. On either side is a bird perched on a leafy tree and round the neck is a border of vine-pattern. Round the mouth and foot are borders of gilt beads.
Dimensions
  • Height: 23.2cm
  • Width: 18.7cm
Marks and inscriptions
'SPODE' (Written in red)
Credit line
Given by Miss H. M. Gulson in memory of Mr J. Spode.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
376-1899

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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