From:Williamson Art Gallery and Museum

Name/TitleDella Robbia Tobacco Jar

About this objectDella Robbia tobacco jar featuring an Art Nouveau style. The jar comes with a Gaelic inscription around its rim.

The bottom of the jar is marked 'Cork Exhibition'. This is in reference to the Cork International Exhibition of 1902.

MakerDella Robbia

Maker Rolemanufacturer

Period20th century

Place MadeBirkenhead, England

Style and IconographyArt Nouveau

Inscription and MarksInscribed on base: Della Robbia maker's mark
Inscribed on base: "Cork Exhibition"
Inscribed on base: "GHS" [maker unknown]

Techniqueceramics

MeasurementsHeight: 12.5cm
Base diameter: 9.5cm
Largest diameter: 12.5cm

Subject and Association Keywordsgaelic

Credit LineGifted by Margaret Clark, 2024

Object Typetobacco jar

Object numberBIKGM.8771

Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved