Ewer in the form of a Monkey
Potter: Unknown
Fritware coated in a turquoise glaze
Fritware, mould made, coated in a turquoise glaze.
Shape: squatting monkey, wearing a pointed helmet, pierced in the upper section, and holding its knees. A narrow spout protrudes from between the knees and a larger spout emerges from the upper back. Sits on a semi-oval plinth.
Decoration: coated in a turquoise glaze. Features of the monkey are moulded in relief, including face, tail and hairs on the neck. Clothing is similarly moulded and comprises a ribbed helmet with nose guard and a tunic adorned with bands on the arms. Glaze runs over the plinth unevenly.
History note: Bought from Garabed, Nov. 1934
Bequeathed by Oscar Raphael, 1941, received 1946
Height: 20.2 cm
Weight: 808 g
Width: 13.3 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1946) by Raphael, Oscar C.
12th Century, Late-13th Century, Early#
Circa
1150
-
1220
turquoise, runs over the plinth unevenly
Glaze
Fritware
Moulding
: Fritware, mould made, coated in a turquoise glaze
Glazing (coating)
Accession number: OC.163-1946
Primary reference Number: 140061
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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