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Tile: C.2820-1928

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Earthenware, tin-glazed white on the upper surface and painted in manganese. In the middle, an arrangement of flowers in a two-handled vase; in each corner, a small stylised plant. There is a hole in the top left and in the lower right corner.

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Depth: 0.8 cm
Height: 12.6 cm
Width: 12.6 cm

Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1700 - 1800

Components of the work

Decoration composed of high-temperature colours ( manganese)
Front composed of tin-glaze

Materials used in production

Earthenware

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.2820-1928
Primary reference Number: 15528
Old object number: R. 1704
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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