Jug: C.14C-1972

Current Location: Gallery 26 (Lower Marlay)

Maker(s)

Factory: Meissen Porcelain Factory

Entities

Jug

Categories

Porcelain

Description

Porcelain jug, part of a service. Moulded decoration and painted flower sprays.

Legal notes

Given by Sir Richard Jessel

Measurements and weight

Height: 18.2 cm
Length: 14.6 cm

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Place(s) associated

Meissen ⪼ Saxony ⪼ Germany

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1972-01-20) by Jessel, Richard, Sir

Dating

18th century
Production date: circa AD 1760

Materials used in production

Paint
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Painting
Moulding

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.14C-1972
Primary reference Number: 140131
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 13 October 2016

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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            University of Cambridge}}

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