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Jug: C.12-1950

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Enamelled earthenware jug, with a hinged pewter lid, painted with flowers in colours.

Legal notes

Bought from H. E. Backer, using the Glaisher Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 23.5 cm
Length: 12.7 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Ludwigsburg ⪼ Germany

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1950-03-16) by Backer, H.E.

Dating

18th Century
Production date: circa AD 1760

Components of the work

Lid composed of pewter

Materials used in production

Enamel
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Enamelling

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Crossed 'C's
  • Method of creation: In black
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.12-1950
Primary reference Number: 71589
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 11 October 2016 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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