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

Vase

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

Vase of porcelain, painted in enamel colours and decorated with gilding in imitation of Chelsea porcelain. Ovoid, narrow neck, spreading mouth and foot, and two rococo scrolled handles. Painted on either side with exotic birds on leafy branches.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Porcelain, painted in enamels and gilded
Brief description
Vase, porcelain painted in enamels and gilded, Coalport Porcelain Factory, Shropshire, first half of 19th century
Physical description
Vase of porcelain, painted in enamel colours and decorated with gilding in imitation of Chelsea porcelain. Ovoid, narrow neck, spreading mouth and foot, and two rococo scrolled handles. Painted on either side with exotic birds on leafy branches.
Dimensions
  • Height: 21.9cm
  • Width: 16.2cm
Marks and inscriptions
'C' and an anchor (In blue)
Credit line
Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
3366-1901

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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