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Adriaen Kocks (d. 1701)

Pair of tulip vases c.1694

Tin glazed earthenware | 97.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 1084

Queen's Bedroom, Hampton Court Palace

Master: Pair of tulip vases

Adriaen Kocks (d. 1701)

Master: Pair of tulip vases c.1694

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Master: Pair of tulip vases

Adriaen Kocks (d. 1701)

Master: Pair of tulip vases c.1694

©

Description

A pair of tall pyramidical Delft pottery bulb vases with spirally-moulded conical lids and crocket-like bulb cups along angles and on corner of base, with spreading foot. Decorated with strapwork cartouches, acanthus foliage and the Royal coat of arms and cypher WMRR (for William III and Mary II).

Provenance

Commissioned by Queen Mary II prior to her death in 1694.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Adriaen Kocks (d. 1701)
(maker)

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(manufacturer)

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(manufacturer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Mary II, Queen of Great Britain (1662-94)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Tin glazed earthenware

earthenware

painted

Measurements

97.5 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Ceramics
Object type(s)
containers
vessels
vases
tulip vases
Subject(s)
Genealogy and Heraldry
Heraldry
Crowns (heraldic)
Coats of arms
Coats of arms-Royal
Insignia (heraldic)
Insignia-Stars (heraldic)
Insignia-Garter (heraldic)
Orders (honour)
Order of the Garter (England)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Botany
General botany
Leaves
Places

Place of Production

Delft [Netherlands]

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