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 Pottery (active 1894-1906)

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