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Figure: GL.C.16-1928

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Description

Buff earthenware figure of a bearded man, covered on the front with green lead glaze.

Notes

History note: Pavyer Collection; Purchased by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher at Sotheby's, A Portion of the Collection of Medieval and Later Pottery formed by W.J. Pavyer, 9 November 1921, lot no 281 (with other pieces).

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 6.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

14th Century
Circa 1300 CE - 1400 CE

Note

Mr Farmer identified this as Scarborough ware on 24 October 1978.

School or Style

Medieval

Components of the work

Surface composed of lead-glaze ( green)

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Lead-glazing
Modelling

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Identification numbers

Accession number: GL.C.16-1928
Primary reference Number: 77033
Glaisher MS Catalogue: 4010A

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 7 February 2017

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

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