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Tile: EC.5-1936

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Red earthenware, moulded in relief and covered with a clear lead-glaze which appears olive green and brown near the edges. Five small deeply scooped keys are on the back. Square. Design is based on renaissance foliage: a rosette formed by four fleur-de-lis coming together at the centre of each corner.

Notes

History note: Muddlebridge, Devon. Collection of the Duke of Rutland, no. 3

Legal notes

Given by the Duke of Rutland

Measurements and weight

Square: 14.0 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Muddlebridge ⪼ Devon ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1936-02-13) by Duke of Rutland

Dating

Circa 1500 CE - 1800 CE

Note

English; North Devon, Muddlebridge

Components of the work

Glaze composed of lead-glaze

Materials used in production

red Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Moulding : Red earthenware, moulded in relief and covered with a clear lead-glaze which appears olive green and brown near the edges
Lead-glazing

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: EC.5-1936
Primary reference Number: 15274
Old object number: 3
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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