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Object number20532.12

TitleDunmore Chinese Water Pot

Creator Peter Gardner (manufacturer)‎, Dunmore Pottery (manufacturer)‎

DescriptionThis ceramic water pot was made sometime between 1880-1905 by Peter Gardner (1835-1902), at a pottery on the Dunmore Estate near Airth. Inspired by Chinese water pots, it is a striking shape, with a high spout and short handles that sit close to the rounded body. It is lightly decorated with wavy lines, dots and dashes incised on the surface. These simple patterns enhance the rich ochre glaze that is so often seen in work produced at Dunmore at this time. The Dunmore Pottery had been around since the late 18th century making bricks, tiles and domestic pots using clay dug from the land. Things changed when Gardner took over after the death of his father in 1866. He began to import fine china clays and started to experiment with different shapes, glazes and finishes. Gardner drew inspiration from the landscape around him on the Estate, as well as from Chinese and Japanese culture. His work soon became very popular – and very collectible. Queen Victoria was a patron and her son, the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) visited the pottery while staying on the Estate. We are very fortunate to have numerous pieces of Dunmore Pottery in our collection.

Production date 1880 - 1905

Object nameceramics

ceramics

Materialceramic

Dimensions

body Diameter: 280 mm
whole Height: 195 mm