Large Terracotta Plant Urns with World Race Relief Decoration

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A pair of large N.Z. colonial George Boyd Newton terracotta plant urns, inverted baluster form with decoration in relief of the many races of the world, each shoulder set with a winged angel, impressed detail to each rim, both painted white and with some damage, repair and losses. Impressed mark to base of each. Width 46 cm, height 83 cm.

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Terracotta - Terracotta is lightly fired earthenware, red or reddish-brown in colour, used in ancient times. Fired at higher temperatures terracotta was used in the nineteenth century for decorative vases and similar objects, but rarely for utilitarian goods. Other uses for terracotta include roofing tiles, garden pots and ornaments. Glazed terracotta is known as faience.

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