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Finger bowl: C.35-1975

Object information

Current Location: Mezzanine Landing

Maker(s)

Glassworks: Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Blue glass, circular with straight sides and horizontal Lynn rings

Notes

History note: Ivan Napier Collection

Legal notes

Given by Miss E.H. Bolitho, through the Friends of the Fitzwilliam

Measurements and weight

Height: 8.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1975) by Bolitho, E.H., Miss

Dating

18th Century, Late
Circa 1760 - 1800

Components of the work

Decoration

Materials used in production

Blue glass

Techniques used in production

Blowing : Blue glass bowl blown, with Lynn rings

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.35-1975
Primary reference Number: 26792
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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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