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Puzzle jug: Gl.C.34-1928

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Production: Unidentified Harlow pottery (Probably)

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Description

Red earthenware, thrown, pierced, and decorated with white slip-trailing under a yellow lead glaze. Ovoid body with a cylindrical neck pierced by slits and circular holes. The loop handle forms a tube connecting with three sucking-spouts (one missing) on the rim. Decorated on the front the initials 'SL' inscribed over the date '1632', flanked by star motives.

Notes

History note: Percival D. Griffiths (1862-1937) by 1913. Purchased by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher from Sidney Hand, 16a Grafton Street, Bond Street, London, December 18th, 1915

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 17.8 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Harlow ⪼ Essex ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century, second quarter
Production date: dated AD 1632 : dated

Note

Probably made in the Harlow area

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Components of the work

Surface composed of lead-glaze
Body
Decoration

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Lead-glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: SL 1632
  • Method of creation: Slip-trailed
  • Type: Date

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Identification numbers

Accession number: Gl.C.34-1928
Primary reference Number: 77054
Glaisher MS Catalogue: 4806
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 April 2023 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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