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Glaze Collection (#22)

"Unveiling the Artistry of Glaze: From Babylon's Lion to Chinoiserie Decorations" Step into a world where glaze reigns supreme

Background imageGlaze Collection: Carpet bowls, 1850-1900 (glazed ceramic)

Carpet bowls, 1850-1900 (glazed ceramic)
3084422 Carpet bowls, 1850-1900 (glazed ceramic) by English School, (19th century); each circumference: 7 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageGlaze Collection: Porringer, 1675-1700 (tin-glazed earthenware)

Porringer, 1675-1700 (tin-glazed earthenware)
3063309 Porringer, 1675-1700 (tin-glazed earthenware) by English School, (17th century); Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Temple Newsam House) UK; (add.info)

Background imageGlaze Collection: Posset pot, c. 1680 (tin-glazed earthenware)

Posset pot, c. 1680 (tin-glazed earthenware)
3063296 Posset pot, c.1680 (tin-glazed earthenware) by English School, (17th century); Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Temple Newsam House) UK; (add.info)

Background imageGlaze Collection: Turquoise Vase, Burmantofts Pottery, c. 1890-99 (ceramic)

Turquoise Vase, Burmantofts Pottery, c. 1890-99 (ceramic)
2652184 Turquoise Vase, Burmantofts Pottery, c.1890-99 (ceramic) by English School, (19th century); height: 10 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; (add.info)

Background imageGlaze Collection: Hercules and Omphale, c. 1749-59 (soft-paste porcelain)

Hercules and Omphale, c. 1749-59 (soft-paste porcelain)
1631600 Hercules and Omphale, c.1749-59 (soft-paste porcelain) by Gouyn, Charles (fl.1735-85); 23.8x15.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; British

Background imageGlaze Collection: Teapot, Wedgwood Factory, Staffordshire, c. 1775 (lead-glazed earthenware)

Teapot, Wedgwood Factory, Staffordshire, c. 1775 (lead-glazed earthenware)
1127876 Teapot, Wedgwood Factory, Staffordshire, c.1775 (lead-glazed earthenware) by English School, (18th century); 13.8x20.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageGlaze Collection: Octagonal set of Merrymen Plates, c. 1680 (tin-glazed earthenware)

Octagonal set of Merrymen Plates, c. 1680 (tin-glazed earthenware)
3255310 Octagonal set of Merrymen Plates, c.1680 (tin-glazed earthenware) by English School, (17th century); diam: 19.1 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Temple Newsam House) UK; (add.info)

Background imageGlaze Collection: Cizhou Jar with Cover, Northern Song Dynasty (glazed stoneware)

Cizhou Jar with Cover, Northern Song Dynasty (glazed stoneware)
1219147 Cizhou Jar with Cover, Northern Song Dynasty (glazed stoneware) by Chinese School; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; eFreer Slacker Gallery; Freer Gallery of Art

Background imageGlaze Collection: Crucifixion (glazed tiles)

Crucifixion (glazed tiles)
704399 Crucifixion (glazed tiles) by Della Robbia, Luca (1400-82); La Verna, Tuscany, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageGlaze Collection: Bernard Palissy

Bernard Palissy
LLM459542 Bernard Palissy by Planella Coromina, Josep or Jose (1804-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bernard Palissy. Illustration for La Ciencia Y Sus Hombres by Luis Figuier (D Jaime Seix)

Background imageGlaze Collection: Pyxis with Lid, late Middle Kingdom to Early New Kingdom, c

Pyxis with Lid, late Middle Kingdom to Early New Kingdom, c
490735 Pyxis with Lid, late Middle Kingdom to Early New Kingdom, c.1901-1525 BC (turquoise faience with black decoration) by Egyptian School; 11x8.3x8.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageGlaze Collection: Fritware Jug, Ottoman Period (glazed ceramic with silver gilt)

Fritware Jug, Ottoman Period (glazed ceramic with silver gilt)
FIT428382 Fritware Jug, Ottoman Period (glazed ceramic with silver gilt) by Islamic School, (16th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; out of copyright

Background imageGlaze Collection: Vase, 1885 (terracotta with black & white transparent glaze)

Vase, 1885 (terracotta with black & white transparent glaze)
499836 Vase, 1885 (terracotta with black & white transparent glaze) by Lauritz, Adolf Hjorth (1834-1912); 24.8x18.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mrs. Ross H

Background imageGlaze Collection: A three-fold screen with three embroidered panels within a glazed mahogany frame

A three-fold screen with three embroidered panels within a glazed mahogany frame
1767196 A three-fold screen with three embroidered panels within a glazed mahogany frame by Morris & Company; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGlaze Collection: A large kesi hanging scroll depicting Shoulao holding a peach

A large kesi hanging scroll depicting Shoulao holding a peach
1764850 A large kesi hanging scroll depicting Shoulao holding a peach, embracing a rootwood staff with a dragon head beside a deer and two bats in flight

Background imageGlaze Collection: A Linthorpe pottery jug of compressed globular form with streaky caramel

A Linthorpe pottery jug of compressed globular form with streaky caramel
1764771 A Linthorpe pottery jug of compressed globular form with streaky caramel, green and crimson glaze and a Linthorpe Pottery vase with pierced flower bud decoration and mottled green

Background imageGlaze Collection: Maiolica plate, 1575-1625 (ceramic)

Maiolica plate, 1575-1625 (ceramic)
2972982 Maiolica plate, 1575-1625 (ceramic) by Italian School; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica) plate

Background imageGlaze Collection: Worcester coffee pot, decorated with birds of paradise, c. 1750 (porcelain)

Worcester coffee pot, decorated with birds of paradise, c. 1750 (porcelain)
XTD75512 Worcester coffee pot, decorated with birds of paradise, c.1750 (porcelain) by English School, (18th century); Dyson Perrins Museum, Worcestershire, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageGlaze Collection: Vase, Burmantofts Pottery, c. 1890-99 (ceramic)

Vase, Burmantofts Pottery, c. 1890-99 (ceramic)
2652188 Vase, Burmantofts Pottery, c.1890-99 (ceramic) by English School, (19th century); Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; (add.info)

Background imageGlaze Collection: Teapot stand, 1775-99 (porcelain)

Teapot stand, 1775-99 (porcelain)
3084485 Teapot stand, 1775-99 (porcelain) by English School, (18th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: stand made from porcelain)

Background imageGlaze Collection: Dish, c. 1700-20 (glazed porcelain)

Dish, c. 1700-20 (glazed porcelain)
3084465 Dish, c.1700-20 (glazed porcelain) by Chinese School (18th century); diam: 22.9 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: made in Fujian, China c.1700-1720)

Background imageGlaze Collection: Wall plaque, Alcora Ceramic Factory, c. 1750 (tin-glazed earthenware)

Wall plaque, Alcora Ceramic Factory, c. 1750 (tin-glazed earthenware)
3063314 Wall plaque, Alcora Ceramic Factory, c.1750 (tin-glazed earthenware) by Spanish School, (18th century); 83.8x48.3 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Temple Newsam House) UK; (add.info)

Background imageGlaze Collection: Hand warmer in the shape of a shoe, Faenza (tin-glazed earthenware)

Hand warmer in the shape of a shoe, Faenza (tin-glazed earthenware)
3063313 Hand warmer in the shape of a shoe, Faenza (tin-glazed earthenware) by Italian School, (17th century); length: 21.6 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Temple Newsam House) UK; (add.info)

Background imageGlaze Collection: Posset pot, c. 1680 (tin-glazed earthenware)

Posset pot, c. 1680 (tin-glazed earthenware)
3063301 Posset pot, c.1680 (tin-glazed earthenware) by English School, (17th century); Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Temple Newsam House) UK; (add.info)

Background imageGlaze Collection: Fritware ewer, Seljuk (ceramic)

Fritware ewer, Seljuk (ceramic)
745481 Fritware ewer, Seljuk (ceramic) by Islamic School, (13th century); 17.6x15.3x7.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageGlaze Collection: Moufle pour cuire les porcelaines peintes (engraving)

Moufle pour cuire les porcelaines peintes (engraving)
2787832 Moufle pour cuire les porcelaines peintes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moufle pour cuire les porcelaines peintes)

Background imageGlaze Collection: Slop bowl, milk jug, teapot and sugar pot, 1825-40 (glazed porcelain)

Slop bowl, milk jug, teapot and sugar pot, 1825-40 (glazed porcelain)
2972939 Slop bowl, milk jug, teapot and sugar pot, 1825-40 (glazed porcelain) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageGlaze Collection: Green-glazed bottle, probably from Isfahan

Green-glazed bottle, probably from Isfahan
BAL1095 Green-glazed bottle, probably from Isfahan by Iranian School (17th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Iranian, out of copyright

Background imageGlaze Collection: Jug with sun-burst pattern, Burmantofts Pottery, c. 1890-99 (ceramic)

Jug with sun-burst pattern, Burmantofts Pottery, c. 1890-99 (ceramic)
2652186 Jug with sun-burst pattern, Burmantofts Pottery, c.1890-99 (ceramic) by English School, (19th century); height: 20.7 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; (add.info)

Background imageGlaze Collection: Kendi, Jingdezhen kilns, Jiangxi Province, China (porcelain)

Kendi, Jingdezhen kilns, Jiangxi Province, China (porcelain)
489751 Kendi, Jingdezhen kilns, Jiangxi Province, China (porcelain) by Chinese School, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); 17x12.7 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageGlaze Collection: Dipping the ware in glaze and turning on the lathe (b / w photo)

Dipping the ware in glaze and turning on the lathe (b / w photo)
6014606 Dipping the ware in glaze and turning on the lathe (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dipping the ware in glaze and turning on the lathe)

Background imageGlaze Collection: The Golden Throne of King Tutankhamen (gold)

The Golden Throne of King Tutankhamen (gold)
5672073 The Golden Throne of King Tutankhamen (gold) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; (add.info.: The Golden Throne of King Tutankhamen)

Background imageGlaze Collection: Flower pyramid, c. 1710-20 (faience)

Flower pyramid, c. 1710-20 (faience)
5042995 Flower pyramid, c.1710-20 (faience) by Dutch School, (18th century); height: 101 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: One of a pair); Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageGlaze Collection: A glazed cotton kalimkari painted and printed with parrots

A glazed cotton kalimkari painted and printed with parrots
1767188 A glazed cotton kalimkari painted and printed with parrots and further birds perched in the branches of a flowering, flame-shaped tree (cotton) by Persian School

Background imageGlaze Collection: Ovoid vase (ruby-pink-enamelled ceramic)

Ovoid vase (ruby-pink-enamelled ceramic)
3963909 Ovoid vase (ruby-pink-enamelled ceramic) by Chinese School (18th century); height: 14.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGlaze Collection: Fruit stand, c. 1815 (glazed stoneware)

Fruit stand, c. 1815 (glazed stoneware)
3084455 Fruit stand, c.1815 (glazed stoneware) by English School, (19th century); 25.2x13.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageGlaze Collection: Vase, c. 1890-1930 (glazed earthenware & electroplated nickel)

Vase, c. 1890-1930 (glazed earthenware & electroplated nickel)
3084441 Vase, c.1890-1930 (glazed earthenware & electroplated nickel) by German School; height: 23 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageGlaze Collection: Ewer, Chia-Ching Period, Ming Dynasty (porcelain)

Ewer, Chia-Ching Period, Ming Dynasty (porcelain)
997162 Ewer, Chia-Ching Period, Ming Dynasty (porcelain) by Chinese School (16th century); 24x17.3x10.5 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Background imageGlaze Collection: A Martin Brothers grotesque jug with a humorous face, 1898 (salt-glazed stoneware)

A Martin Brothers grotesque jug with a humorous face, 1898 (salt-glazed stoneware)
991067 A Martin Brothers grotesque jug with a humorous face, 1898 (salt-glazed stoneware) by Martin Brothers (fl.1885-1900); 22 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGlaze Collection: Corinthian Ruins, Wedgwood Factory, Staffordshire (lead-glazed earthenware)

Corinthian Ruins, Wedgwood Factory, Staffordshire (lead-glazed earthenware)
1127870 Corinthian Ruins, Wedgwood Factory, Staffordshire (lead-glazed earthenware) by English School, (18th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageGlaze Collection: Plate, Wedgwood Factory, Staffordshire (lead-glazed earthenware)

Plate, Wedgwood Factory, Staffordshire (lead-glazed earthenware)
1127869 Plate, Wedgwood Factory, Staffordshire (lead-glazed earthenware) by English School, (18th century); diam: 19.4 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge



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"Unveiling the Artistry of Glaze: From Babylon's Lion to Chinoiserie Decorations" Step into a world where glaze reigns supreme, as we explore its captivating journey through time and cultures. Babylon's lion, majestically adorned with intricate glaze patterns, once graced the Processional Wall of Ishtar, leaving us in awe of ancient craftsmanship. Transporting us to 17th-century Spain, a faience plate delicately painted with enchanting Chinoiserie decorations showcases the fusion of Eastern and Western influences. As early morning sunshine bathes Teruel's Tower of Saint Martin, its glazed tiles shimmer with an ethereal glow, whispering tales from centuries past. In a Royal Doulton Potteries advertisement, vibrant hues dance across meticulously glazed pottery pieces - a testament to the mastery achieved by skilled artisans. Witness Alfred Meakin expertly placing white tiles for firing before dipping them in glaze; their transformation into dazzling works of art is nothing short of magical. Gika-Gika Pottery unveils unique creations that push boundaries and challenge conventional aesthetics; their avant-garde approach breathes new life into traditional techniques. A Bellarmine Jug from Germany captures our attention with its distinctive shape and rich glaze finish - an embodiment of European ceramic heritage at its finest. Islamic pottery transports us to Taifor as we marvel at a horse-adorned plate. Its lustrous glaze highlights every brushstroke, telling stories steeped in history and culture. Yinse He's seal paste box reveals peachbloom-glazed ceramic perfection - an exquisite blend of elegance and functionality that has stood the test of time. And just when you thought your journey had reached its end. . donuts. Delightfully glazed treats temptingly beckon from the top shelf - indulgence made irresistible. From ancient civilizations to modern confections, glaze continues to captivate our senses, transforming ordinary objects into extraordinary works of art.