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Plate: C.1511A-1928

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unidentified Pottery

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Description

Tin-glazed earthenware, painted in blue with stylized flowers and foliage and the initials and date 'B/S.M/1703' flanked by palm fronds tied with a bow at the bottom; a pair with C.1511B-1928.

Notes

History note: Dr Hugh Playfair Collection; sold Sotheby's, 4 May 1928, lot 49; Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 22.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr

Dating

18th Century, Early
Production date: dated AD 1703

Note

Probably not English

Components of the work

Decoration composed of high-temperature colour ( blue)

Materials used in production

pale buff Earthenware
Tin-glaze

Techniques used in production

Tin-glazing : Pale buff earthenware, tin-glazed and painted in blue

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: B/SM/1703
  • Location: On rim
  • Method of creation: Painted in blue
  • Type: Inscription

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1511A-1928
Primary reference Number: 72121
Old object number: 5023

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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