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Guyana

Vase 1981

Terracotta, paint | RCIN 92677

Guyana

Vase 1981

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Description

Terracotta vase decorated with painted characters, including turtles, fish, pelican, huts, monkey, sun, water, glazed on inside

Provenance

Presented to Queen Elizabeth II by Mr. Forbes Burnham, President of the Republic of Guyana, and Mrs. Burnham on the occasion of the wedding of The Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer, 29 July 1981.
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Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Terracotta, paint

terracotta
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Category
Ceramics
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Place of Production

Guyana [South America]

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