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Pear shaped watering-pot. Base pierced. Red earthenware, covered on the shoulders with a clear lead glaze. With a hole in the middle, where pressure from a thumb can control the water flow.
History note: Purchased by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher in London, 1893
Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest
Height: 26.0 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr
16th Century
17th Century#
Circa
1500
-
1700
Shoulders
Accession number: GL.C.29-1928
Primary reference Number: 77047
Glaisher MS Catalogue: 800
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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