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Dish: C.2453-1928

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: The Claw Factory

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Description

Tin-glazed earthenware painted in blue with the 'Tea Plant' pattern

Notes

History note: Unknown before Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequedst

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 34.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Delft ⪼ Holland ⪼ United Provinces of the Netherlands

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, second half
Circa 1750 - 1775

Note

De Klaauw (the Claw) Factory in Delft operated beween 1661 and 1840. This dish was made in the mid 18th century.

Components of the work

Decoration composed of high-temperature colour ( blue derived from cobalt)

Materials used in production

Tin-glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Tin-glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: a claw over 490
  • Location: In middle of base
  • Method of creation: Painted in blue
  • Type: Factory mark

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.2453-1928
Primary reference Number: 73538
Old object number: 426
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 24 October 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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