SMALL VASE
CH1979.564
"Flowers & panels in white relief under the glaze. Decorated with grou of figures "Lange-Lijsen" (Long Elizas). Kea King period. 1796 - 1821." Butterflies also in white relief. Enamel flowers in many colours over relief. Two panels, gilt around frame. Diaper border at top, two blue circles at base. Gulland (1911:154): "These long slim figures we known to the Dutch traders as the "Lange Lijsen" - that is, "slender damsels", and from this they came to be called "Long Elizas" in England. (See also plate 242). Ann Roberts: A matching (CH79/565) Vase of baluster form, cover missing.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1979.564 |
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| Accession Date: | 13 Nov 1979 |
Material
| Porcelain/Ceramic | porcelain |
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Measurement
| diameter | 31mm | top |
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| diameter | 48mm | base |
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| height | 137mm |
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