Covered jar
1977
Medium
stoneware
Measurements
(a-b) 26.4 × 25.1 cm diameter (overall)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1977
© Courtesy of the artist's estate
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Warrandyte, Victoria
Inscription
(a) painted in brown on base c.: Preston / (monogram)
Accession Number
D161.a-b-1977
Department
Australian Decorative Arts
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation
Physical description
(a) Globular body with ochrous glaze and three circular apertures with brush decoration.
(b) High, straight-sided cover with brush decoration on the top.
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