Lot 1141

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Lot 1141

A William De Morgan pottery Persian amphora vase

Circa 1885 amphora-form centred with flowering vase flanked to either side by a peacock standing on a brick ledge two C-form handles issuing from waisted neck with banded rim the whole painted in shades of cobalt blue turquoise sea green and purple 38.5cm high

A vase of similar design and form is illustrated in The Designs of William De Morgan by Martin Greenwood (page 231 plate 211). 

Sold £24800
Sale 06/06/2015

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