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Love

Valentine
1999 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Blue and white glazed ceramic heart 'inscribed' with dictionary definition of love and 'broken' into three pieces.

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Valentine
  • Valentines
  • Valentines
TitleLove
Materials and techniques
Ceramic
Brief description
Ceramic valentine by Majolica Works
Physical description
Blue and white glazed ceramic heart 'inscribed' with dictionary definition of love and 'broken' into three pieces.
Dimensions
  • Maximum length: 27.9cm
  • Maximum width: 19.5cm
  • Thickness: 0.9cm
Marks and inscriptions
Majolica / Works '99 / at the V&A (In handwritten form but method not clear; English; verso)
Credit line
Given by The Crafts Council
Subject depicted
Literary referenceEnglish dictionary
Collection
Accession number
E.192:1 to 3-2000

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Record createdApril 11, 2000
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