Bowl

A bowl decorated in the delftware style with a thick white glaze. It is painted in colours on the outside with a portrait of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) after John Hoppner, half length in a blue and yellow uniform with a red sash. Also on the outside is a depiction of an oared galley and floral decoration in the Japanese style. The interior is decorated with sprays of painted flowers.

Object Details

ID: AAA5099
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Bowl
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 20th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection. We regret that Museum enquiries have not been able to identify the copyright holder and would welcome any information that would help us update our records. Please contact the Picture Library.
Measurements: Overall: 135 x 300 mm