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Pearl-glazed earthenware tripod vase in the Egyptian style, base and cup wheel-thrown. Circular disk base, grooved at top and bottom, on which a centrally placed lotus bud with six radiating spurs surrounded by three equally spaced term figures or monopodia, each with claw foot, scroll topped pillar, and Egyptian head dress, and supporting, at the head, a hemi-ovoid shaped cup. Base, figures, and lower half of cup including central band of ribbing glazed dark blue, upper half of cup cream glazed.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 30803
Acquisition
Bequest, 10/12/1953
Measurements
Height
(cm): 16.4
diam
(cm): 12.6
Height
(in): 6
diam
(in): 4
Techniques
wheel-thrown
forming
Applied Art
moulded
forming
Applied Art
coloured glaze
glazed
decoration
Applied Art
Material
pearlware
Location
In store
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