"Commemorative Vase, with Portrait Medallions"
Date
1891-1926
Artist/Maker
Belleek Pottery
Place
[Belleek, Co. Fermanagh]
Technique
Manufactured
Dimensions
Width: 9.5cm
Depth: 3.5cm
Height: 10.5cm
Depth: 3.5cm
Height: 10.5cm
Caption
Small commemorative ceramic Belleek vase, decorated with portrait medallions depicting Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith. There is a small base to this particular vase, and the main body of the vase is oval. On both sides of the vase, one can see a celtic design, intertwined in gold and cream. The main body of the vase on one side - one can see the right side of Michael Collins head, set inside a gold outlined circle and the name inscribed 'Michael Collins' to the right hand side, On the other side of the main body of the vase, one can see the left hand side of Arthur Griffith's head, set inside a gold outlined circle and the name Arthur Griffith inscribed on the left hand side.
Second Period Belleek Pottery(1891-1926).
Credit
Purchase supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Object number
FCM_2012_062