Vase

Designed by Keith Murray, Wedgwood

1935-1940

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Covered bouquetiere, or flower container, of white stoneware covered with a matt black glaze, oval in shape and designed to resemble a footed basket with two looped, twig handles, with a rope twist border at the foot and edge of cover, the pierced, domed corresponding cover with a hole in the middle and short neck, the interior likewise glazed.
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