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Jupiter with his Eagle: C.914-1928

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Current Location: In storage

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Jupiter with his Eagle

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Description

Lead-glazed earthenware figure of Jupiter standing with an eagle beside him painted in enamels

Notes

History note: W.F.A. Wilson; Christie's, 15-16 November 1906, Catalogue of the collection of old English pottery and porcelain formed by W.F.A. Wilson, second day, part of lot 235 with three other figures; purchased by Thomas Sutton of Eastbourne for 17 guineas (£19.12.6 with commission) on behalf of Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

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Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr

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Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamel

Materials used in production

Lead-glaze
Earthenware

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.914-1928
Primary reference Number: 76355
Old object number: 2602
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 14 February 2023

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

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