A Webb 'Egyptian Dynasty' vase

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A Webb 'Egyptian Dynasty' vase
engraved by J.T. Fereday, of cylindrical form on hollow knopped stem and stepped circular foot, etched, engraved and cut with with a scene depicting the god Horus receiving sacrificial offerings from the priest of Ptah, between oval panels of hieroglyphs, around the rim winged hawk heads, on chevron cut circular foot, 1922 -- 30cm. high

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This vase was commissioned by Aberdeen city council as a wedding gift for Princess Mary. It is part of a garniture comprising two vases and a pedestal bowl, all with the Egyptian theme, Fereday having been inspired by the recent discovery of Tutenkamun's tomb. Cf. "Glass and Pottery as Royal Wedding Presents", The Pottery Gazette and Glass Trade Review, April 1, 1922

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