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Puzzle jug. Earthenware, thrown, pierced, coated in a white slip and covered with a mottled green lead glaze. On the front of the body, the date 1571 applied in relief.
History note: Pearce Collection; Purchased by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher from the Pearce Collection Sale, Sotheby's, March 3rd, 1898
Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest
Height: 28.3 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed
(1928)
by
Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr
16th century
19th century
Circa
1800
-
1900
Production date:
AD 1571
: probably a 19th century fake
Exterior composed of lead-glaze ( green) slip Body Neck
Accession number: GL.C.26-1928
Primary reference Number: 77044
Glaisher MS Catalogue: 794
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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts
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