5 piece china cruet set with 3 kangaroo figures.
[.1] China base of cruet set comprised of 2 circular bases with 17mm high edges attached on each side of a hollow container in the shape of a kangaroo's torso and lower body. The kangaroo figure has a handle at the back, and a small indentation at the front for a spoon. Outside is light blue lustre glaze, with kangaroo's front coloured yellow. The inside of both bases and kangaroo are white.
[.2] China kangaroo head and upper torso shaped lid of cruet set. Fits into kangaroo figure in [.1]. Covered by light blue lustre glaze, with yellow lustre glaze on the chest area, red lips and inner ears, and black eyes and paws.
[.3] Small clear glass spoon with ribbed bowl and straight hangle.
[.4] China kangaroo shaped shaker, with 4 holes arranged in diamond shape on top of head. Has hole in base with cork stopper. Covered by light blue lustre glaze, with yellow lustre glaze on the front, red lips and inner ears, and black eyes and paws. Fits into side bases in [.1]. Marked 'MADE IN JAPAN' on base.
[.5] China kangaroo shaped shaker, with 4 holes arranged in diamond shape on top of head. Has hole in base with rolled paper inside. Covered by light blue lustre glaze, with yellow lustre glaze on the front, red lips and inner ears, and black eyes and paws. Fits into side bases in [.1]. Marked 'MADE IN JAPAN' on base.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
History Collection
Collection Item Data
| Accession Number: | H2007.124.1-5 |
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| Accession Date: | 12 Mar 2009 |
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Material
| China/Ceramic | 1 - Cruet set base |
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| China/Ceramic | 2 - Kangaroo head top |
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| China/Ceramic | 4 - Kangaroo shaker |
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| Cork/Wood | 4 - Kangaroo shaker |
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| China/Ceramic | 5 - Kangaroo shaker |
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Measurement
| depth | 6.8cm | at widest point. |
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