Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Pot, coffee and cover

Coffee pot and cover, white earthenware with clear glaze, probably Midwinter's 'Fashion' shape F30, the triangular-ovoid base is inset, rising to a body of the same overall shape, the neck flares at the front edge to form a streamline collar, the strap handle is of an oval cross-section, looping upwards from the neck and joining at the mid-body, the spout is slightly curved and integral to the body, rising upwards from the mid-body, the cover is a rounded triangular form, with an integral, semi-circular knop ('grip handle') and steam hole; transfer printed on both sides of the body with the 'Oranges and Lemons' pattern in orange, grey, dark brown and shades of green, comprising a naturalistic rendition of two oranges beneath three lemons, both fruits on the vine, the cover with a mink brown glaze.

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Collection Area

Art

Item Number

NMW A 39337

Measurements

Height (cm): 19.1
Height (in): 7
l(cm) handle to spout:18
l(cm)
l(in) handle to spout:7
l(in)
Depth (cm): 9
Depth (in): 3
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