39/1995

Collection

Ceramics

Brief description

Glazed earthenware vase with a flared neck and sgraffito decoration of dragons, flowers and arabesques. Designed by William Leonard Baron and manufactured by Brannam Pottery, Barnstaple, 1884-1893.

Object name

vase

Object number

39/1995

Production person

William Leonard Baron (designer)

Production organisation

Brannam Pottery (manufacturer)

Production date

1884-1893 (manufactured)

Production place

Barnstaple (manufactured)

Period

Victorian (1837-1901)

Material

earthenware
glaze

Technique

sgraffito
glazed
fired

Physical description

Tall earthenware vase, glazed in brown with sgraffito decoration, revealing a blue ground impressed with tool marks. The vase has a brown pattern of dragons, mythical birds, and stylised flowers. The neck of the vase is flared and decorated with a lotus capital.

Dimensions

Height: 44.4cm

Website keywords

ornaments