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Britannia
1745, Chelsea
Porcelain
Bequeathed by John Irving, 1915
Reference: 5273
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Cochiti Pueblo figure
Late 19th century
Earthenware
Typical of pottery made by the Cochiti Pueblo people in New Mexico, USA, in the second half of the 19th century and possibly by the famous Cochita potter Seferina Sevenna. The figures produced were...
Typical of pottery made by the Cochiti Pueblo people in New Mexico, USA, in the second half of the 19th century and possibly by the famous Cochita potter Seferina Sevenna. The figures produced were often humorous and wear waistcoats, standing with hands on hips, head up and mouth open. Animal-shaped pots were also popular Cochiti productions and several examples are displayed in the Cabinet of Curiosities, in The Study.
Audio description and insights Reference: CANCM:nn
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Dish with coat of arms 1637, Delft, Netherlands
Tin-glazed earthenware
Reference: 20
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Grey ware pot
Romano-British
Found in Canterbury
Reference: 8448
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Hop Queen
1865-72, Ceramic and Crystal Palace Art Union
Designed by Joseph Durham, carved by E Foster
‘Made from a trial clay sent to Alderman Copeland’, according to the museum accessions register.
Presented by Lieutenant Colonel Copeland
Reference: 5182
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Hop Queen
1872, Joseph Durham
Parian ware
Made from fine white china clay known as ‘Parian marble’.
Reference: 10432
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Mars and Cupid, and Venus and Cupid
1745, Chelsea
Porcelain
Bequeathed by John Irving, 1915
Reference: 5274, 5275
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Mug with image of garden tools
Wedgwood
Designed by Eric Ravilious.
Presented by Hilary Alpin, 2003
Reference: 2003.492
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Pair of vases
Perhaps Jacob Petit, France
Bequeathed by John Irving, 1915
Reference: 5432
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Plate with Chinese figures Porcelain
Reference: CANCM:nn
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Red ware teapots
Presented by Lieutenant Colonel Copeland
Reference: 44, 45
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Roman lamp
Late 1st to early 2nd century AD, found in Whitstable
Terracotta
Presented by Mr F. W. Robins
Reference: 8380
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