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Planning to visit this weekend? On Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July, Compton Verney is hosting the Great British Food Festival.

All visitors, including members, will need to purchase a ticket from the Great British Food Festival to enter Compton Verney.

See the line-up and buy your tickets here.

The image shows the interior of an art gallery exhibiting various sculptures and artifacts related to Victorian objects. The space features exposed wooden beams on the ceiling, contrasted with modern white walls. The exhibits are arranged throughout the room, including a large

FOLK ART

4 Horn Beakers

Artist: Unknown
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The decoration was made by scratching a hot needle into the horn. Beakers of this kind were cheap, light, and washable, their translucency highlighting the decoration.

Details

Artist
Unknown
Title
4 Horn Beakers
Date
1800-1850
Medium
Horn
Dimensions
H: all approx 10cm
Reference
CVCSC:0122.1-4.F
Collection
Folk Art
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