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Bowl: C.1917 & A-1928

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Workshop 3

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Notes

History note: Bought at Thun on 3 May 1904 by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 14.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Langnau ⪼ Canton of Berne ⪼ Switzerland

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century, Early#
Production date: dated AD 1816

Note

This type of covered bowl was used for soup.

Components of the work

Bowl
Knob

Materials used in production

green and manganese-purple Oxide colours
Lead-glaze
Slip
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Lead-glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 1816
  • Location: Inside the cover
  • Method of creation: Incised
  • Type: Date

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1917 & A-1928
Primary reference Number: 72855
Old object number: 2051
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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