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Tea bowl: C.4.61-1964

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Current Location: In storage

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Production: Unknown

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Description

Cream-coloured earthenware with lead-glaze (creamware). The circular cup has deep curved sides, and stands on a footring.

Notes

History note: Found in an excavation in London by G.F. Lawrence by whom given to Bernard Rackham (1876-1964)

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Bernard Rackham

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 8.2 cm
Height: 4.8 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Late
Circa 1770 - 1800

Materials used in production

cream Earthenware
presumed lead-glaze Lead-glaze

Techniques used in production

Lead-glazing : Cream earthenware with clear lead-glaze

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.4.61-1964
Primary reference Number: 74895

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 30 April 2024

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

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