Vase
19th century (made)
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Vase of porcelain, painted in enamel colours and decorated with gilding in the Chinese style. Square, expanding upwards and supported on four rococo feet. On the outside are four leaf-shaped compartments enclosing floral sprays, the remaining space being filled in with small flowers on a ground of spirals; on the inside are five carp and sprays of flowers. Mark, a shield with the arms of Hungary under a crown and S in blue; 1 impressed.
Object details
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| Brief description | Vase of porcelain, painted in enamel colours and decorated with gilding. Herend, Hungary, 19th century. |
| Physical description | Vase of porcelain, painted in enamel colours and decorated with gilding in the Chinese style. Square, expanding upwards and supported on four rococo feet. On the outside are four leaf-shaped compartments enclosing floral sprays, the remaining space being filled in with small flowers on a ground of spirals; on the inside are five carp and sprays of flowers. Mark, a shield with the arms of Hungary under a crown and S in blue; 1 impressed. |
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| Object history | Bought, £2 |
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| Accession number | 847-1900 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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