Malachite vase

Institution

Royal Collection Trust

Object description:

Large malachite urn shaped vase with gilt bronze handles terminating in Bacchic heads. Mounted on a square section pedestal with mounts depicting Royal and Imperial arms. The plinth base has stylised foliate gilt bronze mounts around the edge.

Object/Work type:

vases

Cultural Heritage type:

Containers (hierarchy name)

Location:

London - United Kingdom

Object measurements:

224.0 x 71.0 x 64.0 cm (whole object)

Production

Imperial Peterhof Lapidary Factory (1721-1933) (maker)

Date: c.1825

Place: Russia; St Petersburg

Material/Technique: bronzed

Provenance

George IV, King of the United Kingdom (1762-1830) (Acquirer)

Material/Technique: [None]

Subject/theme:

Anthemions, Coats of arms

Resource

Rights Type:  

Record

Source: Royal Collection Trust