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Fragment of a tyg: EC.27-1943

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Current Location: In storage

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Production: Unknown

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Description

Part of a large lead glazed earthenware tyg. With double loop handles

Notes

History note: Found '30 years ago' (around 1913?), on the site of Twyfords original works at Shelton

Legal notes

From Stoke-on-Trent Museums, in exchange.

Measurements and weight

Height: 10.8 cm
Width: 13.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Exchanged (1943) by The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery

Dating

16th Century, Late-17th Century, Early
1550 CE - 1650 CE

Materials used in production

Lead-glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Lead-glazed

Identification numbers

Accession number: EC.27-1943
Primary reference Number: 76929

Audit data

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

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

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