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.

Object Details

ID: AAA5030
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