The interpretation doesn’t have much detail on these pots, but the copy seeks to entice us into the display: “Colours can dazzle us, inspire us and calm us. Cherry blossom pink, chestnut brown, sky blue: the way we describe a colour can help us imagine it, even if we can't see it.

“A colour's meaning can change from culture to culture. For some, red is a sign of danger or a warning. For others, it is believed to bring luck and good fortune.

“The colours used to decorate vases, sculpted figures and glass panels are as important as the materials themselves. Choosing a colour can be a personal and powerful statement.”