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Dispensing pot: C.37-1928

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: unidentified London pottery (Probably)

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Description

Tin-glazed earthenware dispensing pot. Undecorated with a white glaze, though the underside is unglazed. The underside is deeply concave.

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 6.3 cm
Height: 5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, second half#
After 1750 - Before 1799

Components of the work

Underside

Materials used in production

Tin-glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Tin-glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.37-1928
Primary reference Number: 74704
Glaisher: Gl.902
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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