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Mug: C.3042-1928

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Factory: Lowestoft Porcelain Manufactory

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Description

Soft-paste porcelain mug, painted underglaze in blue with Chinese landscape.

Notes

History note: Purchased by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher in Carlisle

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher

Measurements and weight

Height: 9.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, third quarter#
George III
Production date: circa AD 1770

Components of the work

Decoration composed of cobalt-blue

Materials used in production

presumed lead Lead-glaze
Soft-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating)

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.3042-1928
Primary reference Number: 74344
Glaisher MS Catalogue: 3850, vol. 19
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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