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Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 145

Bottle

1999 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Tall bottle of swelling form, narrow mouth with lip, three lugs on shoulder. Pale brown salt glaze, with ash glaze on shoulder. Incised decoration in sweeping vertical strokes.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Salt-glazed stoneware with ash glaze and incised decoration
Brief description
Salt-glazed stoneware with ash-glaze and incised decoration made by Phil Rogers, 1999
Physical description
Tall bottle of swelling form, narrow mouth with lip, three lugs on shoulder. Pale brown salt glaze, with ash glaze on shoulder. Incised decoration in sweeping vertical strokes.
Dimensions
  • Height: 38.3cm
  • Width: 22.0cm
Marks and inscriptions
Impressed monogram consisting of a reversed letter 'P' overlapping an 'R'.
Object history
Historical significance: Considered by the potter to be one of his most successful pots.
Production
Made at the Marston Pottery, Lower Cefn Faes, Rhayader, Powys, Wales.
Collection
Accession number
C.14-2000

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Record createdApril 11, 2000
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