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Fitzwilliam Museum Mug: C.2-1990

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Fitzwilliam Museum Mug

Maker(s)

Factory: Unknown (Probably)

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Description

Bone china, printed underglaze (?) with cornflower sprigs in polychrome enamels and an inscritpion at the front.

Bone china printed underglaze (?) in bright blue, green, red and black: cornflower sprigs and on the front, an oval wreath containing the words THE/FITZWILLIAM/MUSEUM/CAMBRIDGE. Cylindrical with plain loop handle.

Legal notes

Given by the Fitzwilliam Museum Enterprises

Measurements and weight

Height: 8.1 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1990) by Fitzwilliam Museum Enterprises

Dating

20th Century, Late#
Production date: circa AD 1987

Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamels ( bright blue, green, red and black)

Materials used in production

Glaze
Bone china

Techniques used in production

Moulding : Bone china printed in underglaze (?) in bright blue, green, red and black enamels
Glazing (coating)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: MADE IN ENGLAND/by/MAGIC DESIGNS/for/THE FITZWILLIAM MUSEUM/Fine Bone China
  • Method of creation: Printed in blue
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.2-1990
Primary reference Number: 41214
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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