Urn

1700-1800 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

URn: porcelain, painted in blue with symmetrical plant designs and floral ornament. There are bands of brass round the rim and foot of the urn and round the dome shaped cover which is surmounted by two flat circular tiers and a knob.
Cover: painted with design in blue.

Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Urn
  • Lid
Materials and techniques
Earthenware, glazed
Brief description
Pottery, ceramic, China

Pottery, ceramic, China
Physical description
URn: porcelain, painted in blue with symmetrical plant designs and floral ornament. There are bands of brass round the rim and foot of the urn and round the dome shaped cover which is surmounted by two flat circular tiers and a knob.
Cover: painted with design in blue.
Dimensions
  • Urn height: 6.25cm
  • Cover diameter: 4.75in
Collection
Accession number
426-1894

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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