Vase
1872 (made)
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Pilgrim vase of hard-paste porcelain painted with enamels, moulded in relief and gilded. Vase of flattened flask shape with angular handles set on a simulated Chinese wooden stand which is picked out in gilt and dark green and brown enamels. On either side of the body is a moulded design representing stages in the making of porcelain. On one side Chinese figures are seen pouring slip, dripping ware and completing the handles on a vase. On the other side is a painting workshop with figures at work decorating vases and bowls. The scenes are picked out in dark browns, green and gilding, and preserved on a white ground specked with gilt.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Hard-paste porcelain painted with enamels, moulded in relief and gilded |
Brief description | Pilgrim vase of hard-paste porcelain painted with enamels, moulded in relief and gilded, designed by James Hadley, Worcester porcelain factory, Worcester, dated 1872. |
Physical description | Pilgrim vase of hard-paste porcelain painted with enamels, moulded in relief and gilded. Vase of flattened flask shape with angular handles set on a simulated Chinese wooden stand which is picked out in gilt and dark green and brown enamels. On either side of the body is a moulded design representing stages in the making of porcelain. On one side Chinese figures are seen pouring slip, dripping ware and completing the handles on a vase. On the other side is a painting workshop with figures at work decorating vases and bowls. The scenes are picked out in dark browns, green and gilding, and preserved on a white ground specked with gilt. |
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Marks and inscriptions | A crown above a circular symbol centred by numbers '51' and set above '72' (Printed in pink) |
Credit line | Given by W.H. Maund, Esq. |
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Accession number | C.66-1969 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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