Lizard vase, 1987

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Margaret Struckmeier
Born East Calder, West Lothian, 1962

Lizard vase, 1987
Coiled semi-earthenware pot

Donated by Martin Pirie, 1987
Museum number 2007-36

The decoration of this vase is inspired by Australian Aboriginal Art in which straight lines, curves and circles are all symbolic. Lizards, like this one, are drawn as they would be seen - from above.