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Boy emblematic of Winter
Production: Unidentified Delft factory (Probably)
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.
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
Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest
Height: 38.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr
18th Century, first half#
Circa
1700
-
1750
Surface composed of tin-glaze
Accession number: C.2411-1928
Primary reference Number: 73463
Old object number: 114
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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