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Standing Sugar Basin and Cover.  Manufactured by Seaton Pottery
Standing Sugar Basin and Cover
Standing Sugar Basin and Cover.  Manufactured by Seaton Pottery
Standing Sugar Basin and Cover. Manufactured by Seaton Pottery

Standing Sugar Basin and Cover

Datec. 1885
Object NameBasin
Mediumearthenware
ClassificationsCeramics
DimensionsHeight: 26.2 cm
Max: 15.5cm
Foot: 11.5cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1991 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS015261
Keywords
About MeThis unusual sugar bowl is made of agate ware. The irregular spiral bands were achieved by taking different colours of brown and cream clays, and bunching them together. The action of the potter's wheel melds the colours together in alternating bands.


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