VASE, Redback spider, handpainted by Anne Blake

H2016.31

Squat, bulbous opalescent porcelain vase with gilded lip, maroon collar and gilded spiderweb extending down the sides. Six black spiders, each with a prominent black and red bulge in the centre of their backs, cling to the web. The base has a thin trim of maroon. Within the lipped base, 'Redbacks!'and 'Handpainted by Anne Blake' is handpainted in black

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H2016.31
Accession Date: 8 Mar 2016
Acquisition Year: 2016
Credit: Partially donated by Dr Max Grunberg and purchased by WAM

Material

Porcelain/Ceramic

Ceramic

0 - Whole

Measurement

height70mm
diameter100mmat widest point

 

 

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