Jardiniere
A glazed earthenware moulded jardiniere with two lugs in the shape of dolphin heads. On one side, in relief, a half-length portrait of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) with oak sprays behind. On the other side, the beak of a classical ship and naval trophies. The rim, base and the dolphin heads are gilt. The figure, foliage and trophies are painted in natural colours against a white background. AAA5029 and AAA5030 are a pair.
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Object Details
ID: | AAA5030 |
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Collection: | Decorative art |
Type: | Jardiniere |
Display location: | Display - Nelson, Navy, Nation Gallery |
Creator: | Unknown |
Exhibition: | Nelson, Navy, Nation |
People: | Nelson, Horatio |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Greenwich Hospital Collection |
Measurements: | Overall: 230 x 263 x 184 mm |
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