Museum Objects Record
Images
Metadata
Collection |
Decorative and Applied Art Collection |
Catalogue Number |
1977.161.1-.2 |
Maker |
Clyde Pottery Company (1862-1900) |
Date |
1884 |
Object Name |
Vase |
Description |
A pair of late nineteenth century commemorative unglazed terracotta amphora shaped vases manufactured by the Clyde Pottery Company, Greenock. They are without handles; terracotta clay, biscuit stage, plaited hand-painted pattern in black round neck and rim; on one side in outline, 2 men with water jug (kalpis) and dressed in classical clothing, at a well, on other side two men one with spear and one with stick. |
Dimensions |
H-14 Dia-6 cm |
Event |
Construction of the James Watt Dock, Greenock 1884 |
Place of Origin |
Greenock/Inverclyde/Scotland/United Kingdom |
Material |
Ceramic |
Acquisition |
Gift of the Clyde Pottery Co. 1880 |
Bibiographic Ref. |
'The Clyde Pottery, Greenock' by Valerie Boa, Peter Denholm and Gerard Quail ISBN 09500687 8 0 1987 Published by McLean Museum/Inverclyde District Council in 1987. |
Search Terms |
Clyde Pottery Company (1862-1900), ceramic manufacturer, Greenock Clyde Pottery: James Watt Dock Terracotta James Watt Dock, Greenock |