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Fragment of a dish: C.4.44-1964

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown (Probably)

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Description

Reddish-brown earthenware, the front marbled with red and white slip, touched with green (probably copper-oxide), the reverse mabled with dark brown and cream slip, and lead-glazed. Probably part of a dish.

Notes

History note: Found in Tooley Street, London (outside the City boundary) by G.F. Lawrence, Wandsworth, and given by him to Bernard Rackham (1876-1964)

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Bernard Rackham

Measurements and weight

Length: 5.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1964-03-12) by Rackham, Bernard

Dating

17th Century#
Circa 1600 CE - 1699 CE

Materials used in production

red and white Slip
reddish-brown Earthenware
Lead-glaze

Techniques used in production

Marbling
Lead-glazing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: circular white paper stick-on label with serrated edge

  • Text: XVII C/Tooley/St
  • Location: On back
  • Method of creation: Hand-written in black ink
  • Type: Label

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.4.44-1964
Primary reference Number: 74871
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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