Children's Alphabet Bowl
Artist
Eric Ravilious
(London, England, 1903 - 1942)
ManufacturerManufactured by
Wedgwood
(Stoke-on-Trent, England, founded 1759)
AssociatedAssociated with
Christine Miller
Object NameBowl
Mediumearthenware
ClassificationsCeramics
DimensionsOverall: height 53mm × diameter 170mm
AcquisitionPresented in 2017 by Christine Miller.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG018001
About MeRavilious' bowl, designed in 1937, was manufactured posthumously by Wedgwood following the end of World War Two. The bowl features various motifs, from a whale to a volcano. His work demonstrates a sense of nostalgia for times past. This is evident in his choice to include a biplane, when single winged aircraft were increasingly popular. His work could be an illustraton of a bygone age.
