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Man: EC.4-1942

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Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Titles

Man

Maker(s)

Pottery: Unknown

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Description

Earthenware figure of a bearded man in a 'slashed' suit, decorated with opaque white and green, yellow, and brown lead-glazes. He stands very straight, wearing brown knee breeches, jacket, and large hat. He also wears yellow stockings and waistcoast, with a yellow feather in his hat.
Inscribed ‘IF 1606’ on the front of the green base.

Notes

History note: Purchased with money given by Professor Stanley Cook Litt D., FBA, in memory of his wife

Legal notes

Purchased with funds given by Professor Stanley Cook in memory of his wife

Measurements and weight

Height: 36.2 cm
Width: 16.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1942-05-09)

Dating

17th Century, Early
Production date: dated AD 1606

School or Style

Renaissance

Components of the work

Decoration composed of glaze

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Moulding

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: I F 1606
  • Location: On front of base
  • Method of creation: Incised
  • Type: Date

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Identification numbers

Accession number: EC.4-1942
Primary reference Number: 76973

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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