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Boy emblematic of Winter: C.2411-1928

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Boy emblematic of Winter

Maker(s)

Production: Unidentified Delft factory (Probably)

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Description

Tin-glazed earthenware figure of a naked boy standing with his right foot on a bundle of faggots and holding a Dutch hand-warmer consisting of a brazier in a small box in his hands. The figure is supported on a triangular pedestal decorated with scrollwork in relief.

Notes

History note: Henry Griffith Collection; Sotheby's, 28 February, 1898, part of lot 164; bought by S.G. Fenton for £5.15s. on behalf of Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 38.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, first half
Circa 1700 - 1750

School or Style

Baroque

Components of the work

Surface composed of tin-glaze

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Moulding

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.2411-1928
Primary reference Number: 73463
Old object number: 114

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 30 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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