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Fritware, coated in a white slip painted in two shades of blue under a colourless glaze
Buff fritware, probably mould made, coated in a white slip painted in blue with dark blue outlines under a colourless glaze
Shape: circular, bulbous body on a disc base, brass replacement lid terminating in a finial.
Exterior: on the shoulder a frieze of panels of a swastika or Y-shaped pattern, separated by lozenge medallions containing floral designs painted in reserve. On the body three large circular medallions are flanked by smaller circular medallions all on a background of swastika or cross shaped patterns. Inside the medallions individual birds, deer or insects, are depicted in landscapes incorporating water, rocks and foliage. On the lower body a frieze of stylised lotus heads painted in reserve within panels. Glaze runs over the body to the base. The lid is decorated with panels of foliage separated by concentric bands of leaves.
Interior: glazed, otherwise undecorated.
History note: From the Joseph Dixon Collection, sold at Christie’s, 16th-17th March, 1911, probably part of lot 140, sold for 20 guineas to Riches with several items later ceded to the FWM
Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Height: 43 cm
Weight: 8061 g
Width: 33.3 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1911-03-20) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
17th Century, first half#
Circa
1600
-
Circa
1650
Exterior
composed of
pigment
( two shades of blue)
Lid And Collar
composed of
copper alloy
Rim
Diameter 14 cm
Base
Diameter 16 cm
Finial
Hinge And Clasp
colourless, pitted
Glaze
white
Slip
Fritware
Moulding
: Buff fritware, probably mould made, coated in a white slip painted in blue with dark blue outlines under a colourless glaze
Glazing (coating)
Slip-coating
Inscription present: square paper label with serrated edges except on lower edge
Accession number: C.53-1911
Primary reference Number: 75439
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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