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Bowl: C.1788-1928

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Red earthenware, the interior coated in white slip, incised, and painted in green and brownish-yellow under lead glaze. There are three spur marks in the middle. Shape 92.
Inside is a plant with three kidney-shaped leaves growing from a wavy mound.

Notes

History note: Purchased in Venice in 1903 by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher.

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 13.2 cm
Height: 6.7 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Padua ⪼ The Veneto ⪼ Italy

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

15th Century, Late
16th Century, Early#
Renaissance
Circa 1470 - 1520

School or Style

Renaissance

Components of the work

Decoration composed of high-temperature colours ( green and brownish-yellow)
Foot Diameter 5.6 cm
Interior

Materials used in production

Lead-glaze
Earthenware

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1788-1928
Primary reference Number: 72612
Old object number: R 2648
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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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