Optical Pot (1972-3)

By: FRITSCH, Elizabeth (1940-)

Acq. Number: 617

Dimensions: 19.8 x 19.7 x 5.5 cm

Artwork_Medium: Stoneware

Purchased: 1991

Buyer: STEVENS, Timothy

Location: Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales National Museum Cardiff

Town: Cardiff

Content: Listed at the National Museum of Wales as 'Vase'. Item Number NMW A 32631. The NMW website has a description of the pot: 'Handbuilt stone ware vase, 'Optical pot', slightly irregular flattened form almost straight sided curving into a flat base, slightly everted rim, front edge lower than back. Lightweight pitted body, cream interior with blue staining around upper edge, matt blue green reverse and sides, front painted with geometric illusionistic design of dark yellow and brown triangular slabs on a cream ground, design outlined in dark brown.'