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Atlantis Marine Park Ceramic Ornament

Subcollections
Atlantis Arises - Atlantis Marine Park
Overview

A cream coloured ceramic ornament with a fluted pattern. The item is open at the top and there is a blue ceramic dolphin resting on the right hand side lip facing the inside of the ornament. There are two small handles on either side, the left is higher than the right and connected just above these handles is a metal clip inserted into a hole. There is a gold chain connected to each metal clip which can be used as a handle. On the front side is a circular medallion with words 'Atlantis/Marine Park, Yanchep WA'. The picture depicts two dolphins jumping from water in moonlight with palm trees and land on either side, painted in blue, green and orange.

Historical information

Opening at Two Rocks in 1981 the Atlantis Marine Park at Two Rocks was a popular tourist attraction. Millions of people visited the park during its nine years existence, where they enjoyed attractions such as the performing seals and dolphins, and the oceanarium. The park was closed in August 1990, following new regulations regarding the accommodation of marine animals.

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Details

Registration number
cwa-org-57-2013.27
Item type
Objects
Material
Ceramics
Width
80 mm
Height or length
115 mm
Depth
55 mm
Themes
Social History
Inscriptions and markings

Atlantis/Marine Park Yanchep WA

Keywords
ORNAMENTS
Souvenir
Atlantis Marine Park
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
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A cream coloured ceramic ornament with a fluted pattern. The item is open at the top and there is a blue ceramic dolphin resting on the right hand side lip facing the inside of the ornament. There are two small handles on either side, the left is higher than the right and connected just above these handles is a metal clip inserted into a hole. There is a gold chain connected to each metal clip which can be used as a handle. On the front side is a circular medallion with words 'Atlantis/Marine Park, Yanchep
A cream coloured ceramic ornament with a fluted pattern. The item is open at the top and there is a blue ceramic dolphin resting on the right hand side lip facing the inside of the ornament. There are two small handles on either side, the left is higher than the right and connected just above these handles is a metal clip inserted into a hole. There is a gold chain connected to each metal clip which can be used as a handle. On the front side is a circular medallion with words 'Atlantis/Marine Park, Yanchep WA'. The picture depicts two dolphins jumping from water in moonlight with palm trees and land on either side, painted in blue, green and orange.
A cream coloured ceramic ornament with a fluted pattern. The item is open at the top and there is a blue ceramic dolphin resting on the right hand side lip facing the inside of the ornament. There are two small handles on either side, the left is higher than the right and connected just above these handles is a metal clip inserted into a hole. There is a gold chain connected to each metal clip which can be used as a handle. On the front side is a circular medallion with words 'Atlantis/Marine Park, Yanchep
A cream coloured ceramic ornament with a fluted pattern. The item is open at the top and there is a blue ceramic dolphin resting on the right hand side lip facing the inside of the ornament. There are two small handles on either side, the left is higher than the right and connected just above these handles is a metal clip inserted into a hole. There is a gold chain connected to each metal clip which can be used as a handle. On the front side is a circular medallion with words 'Atlantis/Marine Park, Yanchep WA'. The picture depicts two dolphins jumping from water in moonlight with palm trees and land on either side, painted in blue, green and orange.

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