Casgliadau Arlein

Globular covered vase, on a broad shallow footring, side swelling and tapering to a narrow rim, two shell-scroll loop handles, flat-topped gently domed cover with hollow pyroform finial; body painted with a continous turquoise vermiculation, reserved at the front with a large rectangular panel painted with Penelope in a white dress and blue cloak, seated on a red draped throne, colonade behind, plinth with trophies of arms, from which hangs Ulysses's quiver and target rings, landscape beyond, and a spaniel squats at her feet; gilded decoration to footring, lip and handles, finial gilded