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Bowl, Vase, F45.129

Physical Description

Short vase which is globular in shape with a short straight neck and low foot-rim. Round the lip is a repeating pattern of gold 'jelly bean' shapes. Around the body is a repeated bat motif and flowers. The figures are stylised and are painted in gold. The ground colour of the body is purple/blue with a metallic finish.

On the base are the initials "JM" along with a small circular white sticker which reads "Leeds Fireclay Co Mellor" indicating it was part of the Mellor collection. There are also several stamped makers marks but are hard to distinguish.

Provenance

From the Mellor Collection
Locality;

Maker

The Leeds Fireclay Company Ltd

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 100 x 140 x 140mm

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