VASE, China, ‘GRAFTON CHINA’, ‘1929/WESTERN AUSTRALIA/Floreat’

H2007.121

Miniature white china vase with hexagonal shaped top and sides and rounded base. Gold rim around top. Has 6 small diamond shaped protrusions around the bottom. Has image of black swan with sheaf of wheat on either side, under which are written '1829' and '1929'. Below the swan is a yellow ribbon with 'WESTERN AUSTRALIA' printed in black, under which 'Floreat' is printed in black. Stamped on base: 'ENGLAND/GRAFTON CHINA/A B J (in knot)/& SONS'.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H2007.121
Accession Date: 12 Mar 2009

Material

China/Ceramic0 - Whole

Measurement

height56mm
diameter37mm

 

 

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