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Moulded Fish Vase
Moulded Fish Vase
Moulded Fish Vase
Moulded Fish Vase

Moulded Fish Vase

Manufacturer (Woodville, Derbyshire, England, founded 1882)
Date1930
Object NameVase
Mediumearthenware
ClassificationsCeramics
DimensionsOverall: Height: 25.5 cm
AcquisitionRobinson-Young Collection, purchased in 1998 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions and with income from the John Black Trust and the Hamilton Bequest.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS030555
About MeBretby Art Pottery was first established in Woodville, Derbyshire as Tooth & Ault in 1883 and was continued by Henry Tooth as Tooth & Co from 1887. This vase dates from the 1930s when the company began to produce more modern shapes and glazes.

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The stylised wave forms that represent water create a sense of motion on this static ceramic work.