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A conceptual work made of porcelain containing bone ash. They are based on Oriental patterns adapted from traditional 19th Century English tableware but in place of the delicate cups and saucers are five skulls placed within five pelvises, laid out in a line of wall-mounted perspex boxes.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Five Set Conversation Pieces, 1998
Date supported
2001
Medium and material
Hand painted bone china and perspex
Dimensions
Each: 36 x 31 x 36 cm
Grant
6060
Total cost
21841
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