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Whistle in the form of an Owl: C.434-1928

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Current Location: In storage

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Whistle in the form of an Owl

Maker(s)

Pottery: Unknown

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Description

Earthenware decorated with cream slip underlead glaze

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 12 cm
Length: 10.6 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.434-1928
Primary reference Number: 75083

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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