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Caliph ware

Vase
ca. 1926 (designed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Vase of glazed earthenware, tapering to the base, and with copper-coloured bands at the neck and foot, and the central band is painted in patches of pink and orange lustre.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleCaliph ware (series title)
Materials and techniques
Earthenware, cast, glazed and hand-painted
Brief description
'Caliph ware' vase of glazed earthenware, tapering to the base, and with copper-coloured bands at the neck and foot, made by Bretby Art Pottery, Woodville, about 1926
Physical description
Vase of glazed earthenware, tapering to the base, and with copper-coloured bands at the neck and foot, and the central band is painted in patches of pink and orange lustre.
Dimensions
  • Height: 24cm
  • Diameter: 11cm
Marks and inscriptions
'Bretby' [rising sun symbol] and 'Made in England 21341' (Maker's identification, impressed)
Credit line
Given by Mr D.A. Robertson
Collection
Accession number
C.17-2002

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Record createdAugust 16, 2002
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