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Vases

Edward William Godwin, c. 1877

These two vases are the only known examples of ceramics designed by Godwin (other than tiles) and will compliment his furniture designs already in the V&A. Godwin's work epitomises British aestheticism with its clean lines inspired by Japanese forms. These vases are decorated with Japanese inspired motifs: birds in rectangular fields bordered by floral and ornamental bands. The coffee table depicted on one of the vases is in the V&A's collection.

More information

Title of artwork, date

Vases, c. 1877

Date supported

2008

Medium and material

Earthenware

Dimensions

19 x 21.6 cm

Grant

50000

Total cost

112500

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