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