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Vase: O.22-1991

Object information

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Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Bronze; pear-shaped octagonal in section, standing on a slightly splayed octagonal foot; an octagonal collar separates the body from the slender neck, which supports a broad octagonal rim with a deep groove flanked by shallower grooves on the side and a deep groove on the top surrounding the circular mouth. The body is decorated with slender pointed leaves centred on the facets and a band of chevrons above the foot. Inside the footring there are two engraved concentric circles.

Notes

History note: H.S. Reitlinger (d.1950); the Reitlinger Trust, Maidenhead, from which transferred in 1991.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Henry Scipio Reitlinger, 1950; transferred from the Reitlinger Trust, 1991

Measurements and weight

Height: 17.8 cm
Width: 9.8 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1950) by Reitlinger, Henry Scipio

Dating

7th Century-8th Century
Circa 600 - 800

Materials used in production

Bronze

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: circular, serrated edge

  • Text: 523
  • Method of creation: In pencil
  • Type: Label

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.22-1991
Primary reference Number: 14076
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 4 January 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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