1 of 253523 objects

Dartmouth Pottery (est. 1947)

A pair of fish gurgle jugs 1958

Pottery | 23.6 x 9.1 x 15.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 59344

Master: A pair of fish gurgle jugs

Dartmouth Pottery (est. 1947)

Master: A pair of fish gurgle jugs 1958

©

Master: A pair of fish gurgle jugs

Dartmouth Pottery (est. 1947)

Master: A pair of fish gurgle jugs 1958

©

Description

A pair of pottery gurgle ewers in the form of a leaping fish, its mouth open, decorated in green glaze

Provenance

Presented to Queen Elizabeth II and HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, 28 July 1958.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Dartmouth Pottery (est. 1947)
(ceramic manufacturer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom (1926-2022)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (1921-2021)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Pottery

pottery, green glaze

Measurements

23.6 x 9.1 x 15.5 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Ceramics
Object type(s)
containers
vessels
vases
Subject(s)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Zoology
Animals
Fish
Places

Place of Production

Dartmouth [Devon]

Featured in

Detail of the Vessel of friendship, a gold model of a Chinese ship

Past
Exhibition

Exhibition

Royal Gifts: Buckingham Palace

This exhibition tells the story of Her Majesty's reign through the official gifts she has received

Quick Links

Official Royal Residences

The income from your ticket contributes directly to The Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity. The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.