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Vase: C.2522-1928

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unidentified Delft factory

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Description

Tin-glazed eathenware painted in blue with two Chinese figures in a garden wth flowering plants, birds, and hedges

Notes

History note: H. Watkins, 135 Lee Road, London, SE, from whom bought for 10s.0d. on 1 June 1907 by dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridged

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 18.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, first half
1700 - 1750

Components of the work

Decoration composed of cobalt oxide

Materials used in production

Tin-glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Moulding
Tin-glazing

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.2522-1928
Primary reference Number: 73658
Old object number: 2632

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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