Author
Unknown
Publication Date
1870
Publication Place
Morocco (made) -
Subject
Africa Ceramics
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Height: 14cm, Diameter: 9.5cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
252-1872
Record ID
252-1872
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
1870
Notes
The style of this unglazed cup is characteristic of ceramic ware produced in Rabat, Morocco. These wares were decorated with tar made from the sap of conifers. Used for drinking water, the slight porosity of these cups helped keep their contents cool. This cup was donated to the V&A by George Maw, founder of Maw & Co., a British manufacturer of ceramic tiles.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Unglazed earthenware decorated with tar Earthenware Wood Tar
Fiziksel açıklama
Unglazed earthenware mug with straight sides and one handle. Decorated with geometric patterns in fine lines of dark brown/black.
