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Ceramic vase bought for Perth Museum and Art Gallery

PERTH.- National fundraising charity the Art Fund has helped Perth Museum and Art Gallery to buy a vase by prominent British ceramicist Kate Malone. A Very Large Fennel Vase by Kate Malone (2010) was bought for £5,400, of which the Art Fund contributed £1,700. The vase, 58cm in height, is reminiscent of a fennel bulb, and has been finished with a crystalline glaze. The vase is a statement piece within Perth Museum and Art Gallery’s existing collection of contemporary ceramics, and has great affinity with the work of the Martin Brothers which is well represented by the museum’s collection. Stephen Deuchar, Director of the Art Fund said: “This is a striking example of Kate Malone’s most recent work and sits very well amongst the impressive ceramics collection at Perth.” Sandra Martin, Art Officer at Perth, said: “Kate Malone has made an enormous contribution to the world of cer