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Lamp: C.1768-1928

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Potter: Unknown

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Description

Fritware coated in a turquoise glaze

Buff fritware, thickly potted the body is wheel thrown and other elements are mould or hand made, covered with a crazed turquoise glaze
Shape: circular body on a low, wide foot ring. Tubular neck with elongated ‘V’ shaped spout. A loop handle is attached to the body and neck.
Decoration: glaze covers visible interior surface and exterior, although coverage is uneven particularly on the base.

Notes

History note: Found at Fostat (Old Cairo)

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Dr. J.W.L. Glaisher

Measurements and weight

Height: 13.5 cm
Weight: 519 g
Width: 17.6 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

12th Century, second half-15th Century
Circa 1150 CE - Circa 1499 CE

School or Style

Mamluk

Components of the work

Neck Rim Diameter 4.3 cm
Base Diameter 7 cm
Body
Handle
Neck And Spout

Materials used in production

turquoise, crazed, covers visible interior surface and exterior, although coverage is uneven particularly on the base Glaze
Fritware

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating)

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: written on a prepared surface

  • Text: G. 2066
  • Location: Underside of spout
  • Method of creation: Hand written in black ink
  • Type: Inscription

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1768-1928
Primary reference Number: 72587

Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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