Vase

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

Vase of earthenware with applied figures moulded in relief of boys symbolising Autumn and Winter. Painted green. Inverted bell shape with a spreading foot. The boy representing Autumn sits beside a tree and holds a wreath and print. The Winter boy is clad in a skin and prunes a leafless tree.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Earthenware with applied figures moulded in relief and painted
Brief description
Vase of earthenware with applied figures moulded in relief, Schiller & Gerbing, Podmokly, early 19th century
Physical description
Vase of earthenware with applied figures moulded in relief of boys symbolising Autumn and Winter. Painted green. Inverted bell shape with a spreading foot. The boy representing Autumn sits beside a tree and holds a wreath and print. The Winter boy is clad in a skin and prunes a leafless tree.
Dimensions
  • Height: 15.9cm
  • Diameter: 10.6cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'S&G' (Impressed)
  • 'I' (Impressed)
Credit line
Given by Mr R.H. Ley, Esq.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.147-1912

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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