Vase
mid 19th century (made)
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Vase of porcelain, decorated with gilding on a dark blue ground. Ovoid body, long narrow neck, recurved mouth with wavy edge, tall foot, two scrolled loop handles rising from the shoulder. On one side are figures of two Roman soldiers, and on the other is a vase. The remaining surface is decorated with crossed spears, crescents, rosettes and small sprays of foliage.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain with gilt deocration |
| Brief description | Vase, porcelain with gilt deocration on a dark blue ground, made by Thomas Sneyd, Hanley, Staffordshire, mid 19th century |
| Physical description | Vase of porcelain, decorated with gilding on a dark blue ground. Ovoid body, long narrow neck, recurved mouth with wavy edge, tall foot, two scrolled loop handles rising from the shoulder. On one side are figures of two Roman soldiers, and on the other is a vase. The remaining surface is decorated with crossed spears, crescents, rosettes and small sprays of foliage. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'T. SNEYD HANLEY' in a shaped compartment (Impressed) |
| Credit line | Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street |
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| Accession number | 2646-1901 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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