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The Third Day of Creation

Della Robbia Pottery, 1894–1906

William Morris Gallery, London

Decorated in lustrous lead glazes in the Art Nouveau style with a religious scene, this low-relief pottery panel was manufactured by the Della Robbia Pottery factory in Birkenhead.

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Title of artwork, date

The Third Day of Creation, 1894–1906

Date supported

2014

Medium and material

Ceramics

Dimensions

32 x 64.2 x 6 cm (12 5/8 x 25 1/4 x 2 3/8in.)

Gifted by

Mary Bennett

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