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Jabberwocky Vase
Jabberwocky Vase
Jabberwocky Vase
Jabberwocky Vase

Jabberwocky Vase

Manufacturer (England, founded 1751)
Date1775
Object NameVase
Mediumporcelain
ClassificationsCeramics
DimensionsHeight: 20cm
AcquisitionCochrane Collection, presented in 1995 with assistance from the National Art Collections Fund.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS024645
Keywords
About MePorcelain vase with pattern based on Chinese imagery in ironstone red, cobalt blue and green overglaze enamels. The Jabberwocky pattern featuring an exotic bird-like creature with magnificent tail was derived from Chinese porcelain.The name, which became current in the 19th century, was from Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking Glass.