-
1 of 253523 objects
Royal Berlin Porcelain Manufactory (1763-1918)
Centre vase 1839
Hard paste porcelain, enamelled, glazed and gilded and gilded bronze | 160.0 x 70.0 x 54.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 98237
-
Large porcelain vase with flared lip, scrolled handles all on sq metal plinth. Body painted in gilt & blue. Circular reserve on front with image of winged Victory wearing purple dress & holding 2 laurel wreaths. Neck painted with trophies
Provenance
Part of a garniture presented to Queen Victoria in honour of the baptism of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales by his godfather, King Frederick William IV. The baptism took place at Windsor on 25 January 1842.
-
Creator(s)
(designer)(artist)(artist)Acquirer(s)
-
Medium and techniques
Hard paste porcelain, enamelled, glazed and gilded and gilded bronze
Measurements
160.0 x 70.0 x 54.0 cm (whole object)
Category
Object type(s)
Featured in
ExhibitionVictoria & Albert: Art & Love: The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
The first exhibition to focus on Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s shared enthusiasm for art
