Spill-Vase

1796-1820 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Spill-vase of 'ironstone china,' transfer-printed in black outline, painted in enamel colours and gilt in the Chinese style. Hexagonal, supported on three small feet rising from a circular base. The decoration consists of two panels, one octagonal containing a vase of flowers, the other oval with a floral spray surrounded by flowers and scrolls on a pink ground.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
'Ironstone china,' transfer-printed, painted in enamels and gilt
Brief description
Spill-vase, 'ironstone china,' transfer-printed, painted in enamels and gilt, Spode Ceramic Works, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, 1796-1820
Physical description
Spill-vase of 'ironstone china,' transfer-printed in black outline, painted in enamel colours and gilt in the Chinese style. Hexagonal, supported on three small feet rising from a circular base. The decoration consists of two panels, one octagonal containing a vase of flowers, the other oval with a floral spray surrounded by flowers and scrolls on a pink ground.
Dimensions
  • Height: 18.4cm
  • Base diameter: 7.3cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
Seal mark of the Chinese emperor Jiajing (1796-1820) (Printed in blue)
Credit line
Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
2593-1901

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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