A lovely Troika T0701 Coffin Vase decorated by Jane Fitzgerald (later Parsons), who worked at the Troika Newlyn pottery between 1976 and 1983. This piece is in the more unusual 'twig and dice' pattern and is much less common than the celtic cross type of coffin vase. The reason these type of vases were called 'coffin vases' is due to the shape of the body which is somewhat similar to a coffin, with tapering sides.
Decorated in a stunning blue, the deeply incised pattern is picked out in a moss green , beige and light blue glazes. The inside of the vase is in high gloss white tin glaze with a dark blue top rim.
The vase stands 6¾ inches tall and condition is excellent with no chips, cracks or restoration. This is one of the nicest Coffin Vases we have seen in this pattern, with excellent detail and great colours, and by a well respected and collected decorator. This piece would make a stunning addition to any Troika collection.
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