Not currently on display at the V&A

Bottle

1865-1870 (Made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Glazed earthenware pilgrim bottle with wide body and narrow neck with two handles on either side of the main body, with cream coloured body and hand painted foliated decoration in green and red glaze.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Glazed earthenware with hand painted decoration, hand thrown on a wheel.
Brief description
Earthenware pilgrim bottle with two handles on either side, cream glazed body and hand painted foliated decoration in green and red glazes; probably Tuscany, ca.1865-1870
Physical description
Glazed earthenware pilgrim bottle with wide body and narrow neck with two handles on either side of the main body, with cream coloured body and hand painted foliated decoration in green and red glaze.
Dimensions
  • Height: 7.625in
  • Width: 3.25in
Marks and inscriptions
Transliteration
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Production
Signor A. Castellani, the donor, probably bought this new just before donating it to the Museum.
Collection
Accession number
869-1870

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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